https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the KIA Spectra. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:56 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-2007499 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT After starting car, for first 15-20 mins, all normal. After speedometer go erratic (showing slower than actual speed - or - higher than actual speed) and soon after it just stops working. No check engine light. Dangerous to drive without knowing actual speed. Have to use mobile phone app like Waze or something which shows apx speed. Upon internet search, I found there are many Kia spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1962807 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I have tires sized 195/60r15. I was having problems with shaking at a certain speed. my mechanic checked all the options that could have been mechanical and directed me to a tire shop. I brought the car in for them to check for balance. rims, etc. During the inspection, they discovered that both rear tires, driver and passenger side were separating. I had never had problems with tires until I pur https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1960308 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1944526 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT I am having a problem with my hazard turning signal lights it won't turn on. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1944138 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 195/60/15 I purchased four new tires From Prospect Tire and Wheels on September 23, 2022, with an alignment. In August of this year, 2023, I returned because of an issue with one of the tires, and the alignment. They told me after replacing the most serious issue that all four tires had "bubbles". They weren't willing to do anything except to rotate the "bad" tires to the rear of the c https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1931892 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car just stop on me. I think my engine is not working 😕 had to called a tow truck to take me home and car. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1894194 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP issues. After filling up the vehicle would stall at idle and occasionally lose power (momentarily) at highway speeds (55 mph and up). Obviously this is an extremely dangerous situation! Once t https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1894195 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP issues. After filling up the vehicle would stall at idle and occasionally lose power (momentarily) at highway speeds (55 mph and up). Obviously this is an extremely dangerous situation! Once t https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1894196 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP issues. After filling up the vehicle would stall at idle and occasionally lose power (momentarily) at highway speeds (55 mph and up). Obviously this is an extremely dangerous situation! Once t https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1850075 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had become defective and the doors could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door and the front driver’s and passenger’s side door handles were defective. The contact called the local dealer and scheduled an appointment to have the door handles repair https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1842724 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT 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 would stay off. When that light stopped coming on and off the one in the dash console where the spee https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1830241 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,and scaring the living crap out of myself and any passengers, upon having vehicle inspected by an ase certified repair technician he confirmed my complaint and stated that car seemed to be going into either second or third gear causing the vehicle to jerk and slow rapidly accompanied by loud bang o https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1830242 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,and scaring the living crap out of myself and any passengers, upon having vehicle inspected by an ase certified repair technician he confirmed my complaint and stated that car seemed to be going into either second or third gear causing the vehicle to jerk and slow rapidly accompanied by loud bang o https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1812727 Sun, 15 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT I was drive my 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Bakersfield, CA. All of a sudden I parked my car at the gas station, I filled the car up, and I tried putting the transmission into drive but the car would not go forward. I went and searched why the car would not go forward, and I found out other Kia Spectra owners had the same problem. Is there any way to make Kia recall those cars and replace or repair the https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1804398 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2004 Kia Spectra. The contact stated the cruise control feature was not operating properly. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving and approaching a traffic light, when depressing on the brake pedal the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated independently to 80 mph. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to stop the vehicle by using https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1785822 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1785823 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1785824 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1782644 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT Duplicate transactions that we're compromising but verified through multiple accounts that were unauthorized and purchased by another provider or driver that was added to orginal policy along with several price gouges in Individual policies that had ties to driving history altered n edited it would seem to cause infamation to the cost of the driver would be expected to pay we meaning the eight https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1773695 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT Doors LOCK and UNLOCK on their own. I have been locked out numerous times, some with the engine still running.I brought car to Kia numerous times, and was told there was nothing that could be done, it was a manufacturing defect. I feel this could prevent a very serious problem , both in a collision, or if a child were to be locked in the car. At times the car locks by itself so quickly, I cannot https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1771557 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT The passenger air bag has failed. The dash light stays on due to issue and the air bag itself stays off per the light on the airbag on/off alert. I contacted the dealership who quoted me over $100 just to take a look at it, but was told this seems to be an issue with Spectras that they see pretty commonly. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1756987 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnos https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1756988 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V256000 (Fuel System, Other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the recall and failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnos https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1747273 Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR STARTED FAILING WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2017 AND HAS SINCE COMPLETELY FAILED, WHICH HAS CAUSED THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO TURN ON. THE KIA DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE $140 TO RUN AN AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC AND FROM WHAT I HAVE RESEARCHED, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SEAT, WHICH MAY COST MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE CAR. MY CONCERN AT THIS POINT IS WHETHER OR NOT ANY OF THE AI https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1725717 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT YES SO MY AIR BAG LIGHT WHEN I GOT THE CAR WAS OFF AN IT JUST POPPED UP COUPLE WEEKS AGO! I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO TRY TO FIX IT AN STILL IS ON. I EVEN BROUGHT A NEW DRIVER SEAT AN IT STILL DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. MY BE HOPE HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1723176 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT I WAS SHOPPING AT THE GROCERY STORE AND AS I AM BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY VERY STIFF AS I CUT THE WHEEL TO POSITION MY CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FORWARD, BUT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY RESISTANT TO THE POINT THAT I ACTUALLY HAD TO TURN THE WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO RIGHT OR LEFT TO MAKE MY TURN.ON 3/10/2020, I TOOK M https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1709659 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. CAR HAS NOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEAT OR SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IN CRASH. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1709660 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. CAR HAS NOT SUSTAINED DAMAGE. SEAT OR SENSOR MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE AIRBAG NOT TO DEPLOY IN CRASH. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1704754 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLAC https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-spectra#complaint-1704755 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DOOR HANDLES WERE REPLAC