Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia Spectra has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 KIA SPECTRA 1.9 LT ENGINE [YES, SOME MODELS WERE MADE WITH THIS SIZE ENGINE.] CAR WAS PARKED IN... |
| Feb 13, 2007 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE ENGINE HAD A CASTING DEFECT WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE IT I'M ... |
| Dec 31, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL CHANGE PERFORMED ENGINE MADE A TAPPING NOISE BECAUSE OIL WAS ... |
| Apr 14, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2001 KIA SPECTRA HATCHBACK. I HAVE 24,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS STARTED STALLING W... |
| Mar 25, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB |