Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2007 Kia Spectra has 1 recall, 162 complaints.
1
Recalls
162
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: 2007 Kia Spectra 5-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored c... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Passenger Air bag sensor light has come on and stayed on. Took to AutoZone and have them put it on t... |
| May 12, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was drive my 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Bakersfield, CA. All of a sudden I parked my car at the gas st... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters wei... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | STEERING | I WAS SHOPPING AT THE GROCERY STORE AND AS I AM BACKING OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE, MY STEERING WHEEL ... |
| Jun 21, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA5. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS LOOKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE... |
| Dec 14, 2018 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | THE 2007 KIA SPECTRA WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MAJOR IMPACT. THE AIRB... |
| Oct 10, 2018 | STEERING,ENGINE | THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO THE TUBING THAT CARRIES THE FLUID BURST AND THE OIL SPLATTERED ALL OVER T... |
| May 31, 2018 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER SIDE OCS SENSOR FAILING. |
| Mar 18, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FUEL TANK STRAPS HAVE RUSTED AND ONE FELL OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2007 KIA SPECTRA 5 BUT I AM... |
| Feb 17, 2018 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN STOPPED (FOR EXAMPLE AT A STOP SIGN), WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE ENGINE ... |
| Aug 25, 2017 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER AIR BAG COMMUNICATION ERROR. B1449 AIRBAG CODE. IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I AM UNABLE TO GET... |
| Aug 15, 2017 | AIR BAGS | BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AT APARTMENT COMPLEX AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WENT OFF AND SHATTERED... |
| Jul 14, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DOOR LOCKS GO HAYWIRE OPENING AND CLOSING WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING OR WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. HAD ... |
| Jul 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE DOOR LOCKS HAVE GONE HAYWIRE. THEY CLICK ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING OR IF... |
| Feb 7, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE WILL STALL AFTER GAS TANK IS FILLED. GAS FUMES CAN BE SMELLED. CAR CAN STALL WHILE IDLING OR... |
| Nov 7, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT PRESSURE SENSOR ... |
| Sep 12, 2016 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL S... |
| Jul 1, 2016 | SEAT BELTS | 2007 KIA SPECTRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT/REPAIRS OF DAMAGED VEHICLE SEAT BELTS. ... |
| May 25, 2016 | AIR BAGS | OWNER OF THE 2007 KIA SPECTRA BROUGHT THE CAR TO ME TO HAVE TO LOOKED AT DUE TO THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEI... |