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recalls
The Kia Spectra has 2 recalls covering 58,690 vehicles as reported; model year 2005 is covered by the most (2). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2005: 2
Units affected
59K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Spectra, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags361
- Electrical system87
- Power train84
- Vehicle speed control72
- Engine and engine cooling55
- Seat belts54
- Service brakes, hydraulic50
- Complaints
- 912
- Crashes reported
- 185
- Fires reported
- 19
- People injured
- 158
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Spectra by component
- Fuel system, other1 · 58K units
- Steering1 · 368 units
Kia Spectra recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2011 | KIA Spectra (2004-2007): Fuel system, otherNo. 11V256000 | Fire | 58,322 |
| Apr 28, 2005 | KIA Spectra (2005): SteeringNo. 05V183000 | Crash risk | 368 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2007 Kia Spectra recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2007 Kia Spectra. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Spectra have?
2 recalls cover the Kia Spectra, for 58,690 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, other (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Spectra?
Air bags: named in 361 of the 912 safety complaints about the Kia Spectra, then electrical system (87). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.