2006 KIA SPECTRA5 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
The 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (13 complaints), Seats (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 $1600 FOR PARTS AND LABOR.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR. EXORBITANT COST TO REPLACE. CAN'T AFFORD.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DUE TO FAULTY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR. EXORBITANT COST TO REPLACE. CAN'T AFFORD.
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THE SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND IT'S AROUND 2000$ 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?
Safety Rating for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA SPECTRA5
- 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 (current)
- 2007 KIA SPECTRA5 — 11 complaints
- 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 — 24 complaints
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