2009 Kia Spectra seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2009 Kia Spectra — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag warning light is always on even if seat is occupied. In addition the airbag "off" message was displayed next to the clock and is always in the 'off', position. Both lights remain in that condition whether the vehicle is stationary mode (in park) or driving in motion. A safety inspection…”
filed Sep 9, 2019
“Takata recall, had new tires put on and now I have a light on on my dash all the time, I guess the tire place threw away or kept special valve stems, how do I turn off light. The front seat, seat cushion came loose from the seat frame while I was driving down a canyon road ,now I can lift the seat…”
filed Oct 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Spectra | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Spectra | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Spectra | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Spectra | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 Spectra | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Spectra | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 Spectra | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 Spectra | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.