2006 Kia Spectra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Kia Spectra recalls

Most common 2006 Kia Spectra problems

Problem areas named in the 100 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	49
Structure	10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Power Train	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	7
Electrical System	6
Engine	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Unknown Or Other	4

What owners report

2023-09-29, Engine
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.

2022-10-26, Latches/Locks/Linkages
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 repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

2022-08-01, Electrical System
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 or clunk noise and making me loose control of vehicle problem only occurs once vehicle is warmed up and at operating temperature, had transmission and electrical components inspected by professional transmission repair (atra) certified repair facility the owner of this shop told me specifically that

2021-07-12, Service Brakes
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 diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 116,000.

2020-11-06, Engine
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 REPLACED HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *LN*JB

2006 Kia Spectra questions

Does the 2006 Kia Spectra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Kia Spectra: Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia Spectra?

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (49), Structure (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kia Spectra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.