The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V692000·Announced 2023-10-13

Kia Borrego Recall: Headliner Plates May Detach During Air Bag Deployment

Kia is recalling 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles because headliner plates may detach during side curtain air bag deployment, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury to occupants during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2014 Kia Borrego vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headliner plates may not be secured properly. This issue can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.

A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury. The defect is classified under the component category of Structure: Body: Roof and Pillars.

Dealers will secure the headliner plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Kia's number for this recall is SC286.

The recalled product

Product
KIA BORREGO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
22,768

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BORREGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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