CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (13 reports).
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18Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2006 Kia SPECTRA5 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5.
Most common 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE KIA SPECTRA AIRBAG SYSTEM PASSENGER SEAT MAT IS BAD
WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS, BUT THE MAT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SENSOR HAS GONE BAD CAUSING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH TO STAY ON. THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THIS BY GETTING A B1448 CODE WHEN DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE. MANY OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THIS AND OTHER KIA VEHICLES. THE PART IS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE AT APPROXIMATELY $1600 FOR PARTS AND LABOR.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR. EXORBITANT COST TO REPLACE. CAN'T AFFORD.
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND IT'S AROUND 2000$ TO FIX. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHOUT REPAIR. STARTED AROUND 60,000 MILES. THIS IS RIDICULOUS, OTHER KIA MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. WHAT CAN ANYONE DO?
STEERING CONTINUALLY KNOCKED AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS I STILL HAD A KNOCK IN MY STEERING WHEEL DURING TURNS AND GOING AND AN AUDIBLE ONE OUTSIDE ALL AXLES AND SUSPENSION WAS DEEMED FINE. I ENDED UP SELLING THE CAR SINCE IT WAS AN ANNOYANCE. THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR DID NOT WORK PROPERLY IT WOULD FLASH A LIGHT ON THE HUD FOR HOURS ONLY WHEN SOMEONE SAT IN IT. THE CAR ALSO HAD VERY LOOSE STEERING AND WAS VERY UNSAFE ON THE FREEWAY
2006 Kia SPECTRA5 questions
Does the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (13), Seats (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 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.