The 2006 Kia Spectra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 58,322 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK,…
Consequence
THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
38
19crashes1fires25injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
1crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
5
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE
5
POWER TRAIN
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
2crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
3crashes1injuries
Total complaints129
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My car just stop on me. I think my engine is not working ðÿ˜• had to called a tow truck to take me home and car.”
“While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,and scaring the living crap out of myself and any passengers, upon having vehicle inspected by an ase certified repair technician he confirmed my complaint and stated that car seemed to be going…”
“While driving at freeway speeds vehicle suddenly slams down a gear or two causing moderate whiplash,and scaring the living crap out of myself and any passengers, upon having vehicle inspected by an ase certified repair technician he confirmed my complaint and stated that car seemed to be going…”
“The contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had become defective and the doors could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door and the front driver’s and passenger’s side door handles were…”
“The contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The…”
“The contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The check engine and brake warning lights were illuminated. The…”
“After a minor accident where the car went in the ditch off the road the car caught fire and became rapidly engulfed in flames. What should have been a minor accident turned into a near fatality because of an aggressive fire. The driver had a medical emergency when pulling out of the driveway. The…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver attempted to move the vehicle into the left lane; however, another vehicle was in the lane. The driver quickly steered the vehicle back into the right lane; however, the vehicle spun out of control and turned…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Kia Spectra as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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