2009 KIA SPECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
152
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
The 2009 KIA SPECTRA has received a total of 152 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (71 complaints), Seats (11 complaints), and Electrical System (10 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
152 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 71 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Seats | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I am having a problem with my hazard turning signal lights it won't turn on.
My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store
My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store
My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store
THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND WE THINK THE OCS SENSOR MAT IS BAD. KIA HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR VEHICLES BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 2006-2009 TO HAVE A OCS SENSOR MAT REPLACED FOR FREE FOR A PERIOD OF 15 YEARS REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 KIA SPECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WTY001OWNERR1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"REVISION: OWNER LETTER: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION - DEAR KIA SPECTRA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICAS HIGHEST COMMITMENT IS TO YOUR SAFETY. TO THAT END, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM...
WTY001OWNERR1 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
"REVISION: OWNER LETTER: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION - DEAR KIA SPECTRA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICAS HIGHEST COMMITMENT IS TO YOUR SAFETY. TO THAT END, KIA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM...
WTY001DEALERPSMR — EQUIPMENT
REVISION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - KIA MOTORS IS RE-NOTIFYING THE OWNERS OF THE 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES OF THE WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION ON THEIR VEHICLES AND HAS REVISED THE OWNER INSTRUCTIONS.
WTY001R1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
REVISION: WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES REVISED INFORMATION RELATED TO BOTH THE CUSTOMER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION LETTER THAT WAS SENT IN RELATION TO THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION. THIS REVISION SERVES TO REINFORCE THE FACT THAT THE...
WTY001R1 — EQUIPMENT
REVISION: WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES REVISED INFORMATION RELATED TO BOTH THE CUSTOMER AND DEALER NOTIFICATION LETTER THAT WAS SENT IN RELATION TO THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION. THIS REVISION SERVES TO REINFORCE THE FACT THAT THE...
WTY001 — EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - THIS WARRANTY BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT FOR THE 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING...
WTY001 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
WARRANTY BULLETIN: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - THIS WARRANTY BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE EXTENSION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT FOR THE 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE, STARTING...
WTY001DEALERPSM — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA (LD) FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT WARRANTY EXTENSION (WTY001) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) SENSOR MAT FOR THE 2007-2009 MY SPECTRA VEHICLES TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE,...
WTY001QA — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Q AND A: WTY001 - 2007-2009 MY KIA SPECTRA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Q & A
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 KIA SPECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SPECTRA
- 2004 KIA SPECTRA — 92 complaints
- 2005 KIA SPECTRA — 130 complaints
- 2006 KIA SPECTRA — 129 complaints
- 2007 KIA SPECTRA — 206 complaints
- 2008 KIA SPECTRA — 162 complaints
- 2009 KIA SPECTRA (current)
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