2001 Kia Spectra recalls and problems

The 2001 Kia Spectra has 0 recalls and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2001 Kia Spectra
Photo: 2001 Kia Spectra by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 10 Spectra model years — 9th most.

0recalls
40complaints
13crashes
1fires
11injuries
33,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags9
Power Train8
Service Brakes7
Engine6
Electrical System4
Suspension4
Visibility3
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel System2
Seat Belts2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2001: 2 complaints20012002: 10 complaints20022003: 8 complaints20032004: 11 complaints2004112006: 2 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072011: 1 complaints20112013: 3 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142

NHTSA investigations

REFUELING SPIT BACK

EA04004 · opened Feb 3, 2004 · closed Jul 29, 2004
Summary

BASED ON THE LOW RATE OF FUEL SPIT-BACK INCEDENTS (14.3 INCIDENTS PER 100,000 VEHICLES SOLD), A LOW WARRANTY CLAIMS RATE OF 0.02 PERCENT, AND THE LACK OF ENGINEERING INFORMATION THAT WOULD SUPPORT THE PRESENCE OF AN ENGINEERING DEFECT, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.

2001 vs. other Kia Spectra years

2000: 23 complaints20002001: 40 complaints20012002: 92 complaints20022003: 90 complaints20032004: 71 complaints20042005: 103 complaints20052006: 100 complaints20062007: 152 complaints20071522008: 121 complaints20082009: 114 complaints2009114

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Kia Spectra have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia Spectra. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Kia Spectra?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (9), power train (8), service brakes (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.