2007 Kia Spectra air bags problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2007 Kia Spectra — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger Air bag sensor light has come on and stayed on. Took to AutoZone and have them put it on the code reader and said it was something faulty in the sensor mat under the seat.”
filed Jan 22, 2024
“I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters weight went from under weight to appropriate weight to ride in the front seat. It would come on and off as she would adjust herself or move around in the seat. Sometimes it would stay on or sometimes it…”
filed Sep 22, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Revision: dealer parts and service manager memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors is re-notifying the owners of the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles…
WTY001DEALERPSMR · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2016Owner letter: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america s highest commitment is to your safety. To that…
WTY001OWNER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 29, 2016
Air Bags problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 76 | 67% |
| 2008 Spectra | 61 | 51% |
| 2006 Spectra | 46 | 46% |
| 2005 Spectra | 43 | 42% |
| 2004 Spectra | 26 | 37% |
| 2003 Spectra | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 Spectra | 22 | 24% |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Kia Spectra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.