2008 Kia Spectra5 recalls and problems

The 2008 Kia Spectra5 has 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2007 Kia Spectra5
Pictured: a 2007 model; the 2008 may differ in details. Photo: 2007 Kia Spectra5 by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

0recalls
16complaints
3crashes
0fires
5injuries
80,000median 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

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

Complaints by year filed

2013: 3 complaints20132014: 2 complaints20142015: 4 complaints201542016: 2 complaints20162017: 3 complaints20172018: 2 complaints20182

2008 vs. other Kia Spectra5 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Kia Spectra5 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Kia Spectra5. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia Spectra5?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (11), fuel system (3), electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.