2009 Kia Borrego Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Kia Borrego, 8% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,700 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought our Kia Borrego and brought it back because we noticed that after its first washing the paint was peeling and that is covered by a warranty....but was told it must have been something we did. …”
NHTSA complaint #10422619, filed 2011-08, 18,000 miles“The driver's side seat belt unfastens while driving and the right rear and center seat belts will not fasten whether driving or sitting still. The vehicle will not propel forward fully when the gas pedal is pressed to increase speed while in motion on a highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11406202, filed 2021-04, 195,500 miles“2009 Kia Borrego, ex, v6, 4x4 (mi: 11,510) when filling fuel, no matter at what range (1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 full), when full the fuel would run back out of the tank onto the side of the vehicle and onto the ground. This has happened intermittently over 1 month. Took it in for service, the dealer said the anti siphon feature on the fuel tank had failed. Ordered new.”
NHTSA complaint #10386922, filed 2011-03, 11,510 miles“Purchased new 09 Borrego in june 2010. Transmission started slipping at 11,700 miles, would stay at 40mph with foot off of gas pedal, slipped in 3rd and 4th gears. Took in for repairs and they said they needed to replace the transmission and to come pick the Borrego up until the transmission could be shipped to them. The following day, the check engine light came on and the dealership said it was ok to drive it that way, and to just bring it in when the transmission came in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10399443, filed 2011-05, 11,700 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego. The contact stated that when refueling, fuel would splash all over the contact and the surrounding area. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10428984, filed 2011-10, 25,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Kia Borrego
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Kia Borrego
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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