Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Kia Spectra has 1 recall, 118 complaints.
1
Recalls
118
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
11V256000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | ENGINE | My car just stop on me. I think my engine is not working had to called a tow truck to take me home ... |
| May 4, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had ... |
| Jun 30, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V... |
| Oct 14, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | AFTER A MINOR ACCIDENT WHERE THE CAR WENT IN THE DITCH OFF THE ROAD THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BECAME R... |
| Dec 12, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO... |
| Mar 20, 2019 | STRUCTURE | WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER, BOTH (LEFT AND RIGHT) REAR DOOR HANDLES BROKE UPON ATTEMPTING TO OPEN... |
| Mar 1, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND BEGAN TO HEAR A SCRAPING NOISE. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I LOOKED UNDER MY CAR ... |
| Feb 21, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE TRANSMISSION KEEPS STALLING AND JOLTING THE CAR, WE CANNOT RUN THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT ONLY R... |
| Jan 19, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TAKATA RECALL, THE GAS TANK ON MY 2006 SPECTRA IS LEAKING FUEL, THE CAR IS STATIONARY. |
| Sep 24, 2018 | AIR BAGS | THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IN MY DAUGHTERS 2006 KIA SPECTRA AT 112,000 MILES. WE ARE THE SECOND OWNER... |
| Aug 2, 2018 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES WERE INOPERABLE. T... |
| Feb 19, 2018 | AIR BAGS | LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE KIA SPECTRA AIRBAG SYSTEM PASSENGER SEAT MAT IS BAD |
| Jan 25, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHI... |
| Jul 19, 2017 | AIR BAGS | WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS, BUT THE MAT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SENSOR HAS GONE BAD CAUSING THE AIR BA... |
| Apr 11, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON T... |
| Jan 9, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PROBLEM IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON/OFF AND ON AGAIN. FAULT CODES WERE P0700 AND P0748 AS DON... |
| Nov 8, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING IND... |
| Jul 26, 2016 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT ON, CAR FAILED STATE INSPECTION. CAUSED BY FAULTY SENSOR. |
| Jun 29, 2016 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | AIRBAG LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR. EXORBITANT COST TO REPLACE. CAN'T AFFORD. |