2009 Kia Borrego Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Kia Borrego, 2% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,008 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.
“I replaced the original tires (hankook) at approximately 25,000 miles due to minimal tread left on them, cupping and they provided a harsh ride. The new tires and original wheels were balanced during installation. The whole Borrego shakes when driving between 10 and 35 MPH. I took it back to the new tire installer and had them all rebalanced. It still shook but less than before. I have had them rebalanced two additional times at two different tire sales and service retailers since the first two balancings on the new tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546895, filed 2013-10, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Kia Borrego equipped with hankook tires, size: 265/60r18. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for routine maintenance when he was informed that there was tire rot being experienced on the tread of all four tires. The manufacturer of the tires was notified and stated that the tires were no longer under warranty. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was subsequently taken to three different certified dealers, where the failure was confirmed. The tires were not repaired or replaced. The failure mileage was 35,017. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466725, filed 2012-07, 35,017 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
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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