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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 23V692📅 Oct 16, 2023

2009–2014 Kia Borrego recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles. The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

💥 The risk

A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC286.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
23V692000
Manufacturer recall #
SC286
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
22,768
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 30, 2023
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V692 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V692?

2009–2014 Kia Borrego. 22,768 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.