2008 Kia Borrego
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Kia Borrego is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2008 Kia Borrego at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2008 Kia Borrego recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Kia Borrego.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 21 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2008 Kia Borrego common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides inf…
Bulletin TSB_BOD055_R1 · Structure, Exterior Lighting · Sep 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the BORREGO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2008 Kia Borrego. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Structure
Issue: On certain vehicles, plate(s) in the headliner could detach and hit an occupant if the side curtain airbags deploy in a crash. Safety Risk: Headliner plate(s) that hit an occupant could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: 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.
Transport Canada #2023556 · Oct 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Kia Borrego
The Kia Mohave, also known in North America and China as the Kia Borrego, is a mid-size SUV with a body-on-frame construction manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia, produced from 2008 to 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.