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2010 Kia Borrego

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

4 current

Combined

13L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,030

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2023556 · manufacturer campaign RC192

16 October 2023

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2008–2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, plate(s) in the headliner could detach and hit an occupant if the side curtain airbags deploy in a crash.

Why it matters

Headliner plate(s) that hit an occupant could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to add adhesive tape to secure the plates to the headliner.

1,158 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2023529 · manufacturer campaign RC191

26 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2010–2011 · Cadenza 2014–2016 · Forte 2011–2013 · Forte Koup 2011–2013 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

276,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2013324 · manufacturer campaign RC084

25 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Amanti 2007–2009 · Borrego 2009–2011 · Forte 2009–2010 · Magentis 2008–2010 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the switch. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2013-098.

39,054 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2012172 · manufacturer campaign RC083

30 May 2012

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2009–2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake pedal mount could fail during a vehicle crash. As a result, the driver would not be able stop a vehicle still in motion after a crash by applying the brakes. This could cause a second vehicle crash, which could result in additional property damage and/or personal injury. Note: the vehicle could be immobilized by using the parking brake or slowed by shifting the transmission into Neutral.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the brake pedal mount.

725 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 39% of 251 2010 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
299 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2010 Kia Borrego have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2010 Kia Borrego. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2010 Kia Borrego get?
NRCan rates the 2010 Kia Borrego at 13 L/100 km combined, emitting 299 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2010 Kia Borrego for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,030 in fuel, producing roughly 6,006 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.