Kia Spectra recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Kia Spectra has 2 recall campaigns and 906 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2007, 2008, 2009.

2recalls
906complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2009 Kia Spectra
Photo: 2009 Kia Spectra by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2009011416110
2008012120321
2007115222620
2006110028332
2005210323117
20041711619
200309015111
200209225219
200104013111
2000023607
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Spectra?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 (152), 2008 (121), 2009 (114) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.