Kia Spectra problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Kia Spectra model year, from official NHTSA data.
905
NHTSA complaints
2
recall campaigns
209
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Kia Spectra | 114 | 0 | 28 |
| 2008 Kia Spectra | 120 | 0 | 30 |
| 2007 Kia Spectra | 152 | 1 | 30 |
| 2006 Kia Spectra | 100 | 1 | 19 |
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 103 | 2 | 23 |
| 2004 Kia Spectra | 71 | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Kia Spectra | 90 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 Kia Spectra | 92 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 Kia Spectra | 40 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 Kia Spectra | 23 | 0 | 12 |
Common problems
- Kia Spectra air bags problems359
- Kia Spectra electrical system problems86
- Kia Spectra power train problems82
- Kia Spectra vehicle speed control problems72
- Kia Spectra engine and engine cooling problems55
- Kia Spectra seat belts problems54
- Kia Spectra service brakes, hydraulic problems50
- Kia Spectra structure problems49
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Occupant Classification SystemPE15031 · opened Sep 1, 2015 · closed Feb 11, 2016
- REAR DRUM BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER LEAKAGEPE04065 · opened Sep 21, 2004 · closed Feb 8, 2005
- SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTIONEA04007 · opened Feb 27, 2004 · closed Jul 26, 2004
- REFUELING SPIT BACKEA04004 · opened Feb 3, 2004 · closed Jul 29, 2004