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2003 Kia Spectra Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Kia Spectra has 10 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Kia Spectra

Brakes
18
Engine
14
Airbags
10
Powertrain
9
Electrical
9
Visibility
5
Structure
4
Steering
4
Other
3
Suspension
3
Fuel System
3
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 14, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUM...
Jan 23, 2011AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN A 2003 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE RIDING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIV...
Aug 15, 2005AIR BAGSDT: 2003 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'...
Nov 22, 2004AIR BAGSTHE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT COLLISION AT 15 MILES PER HOUR. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT D...
Nov 15, 2004AIR BAGSVEHICLE CRASH (FRONT END) AT !@55 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *JB
Aug 30, 2004AIR BAGSAFTER REAR ENDING A LARGE TRUCK AT 45 MPH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
Nov 17, 2003AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT D...
Apr 21, 2003AIR BAGSPOSESS A 2003 KIA SPECTRA GT THAT WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. ONLY ONE PERSON IN THE VEHI...
Feb 23, 2003AIR BAGSTHE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
Jan 1, 1970AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING 28 MPH IN VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPL...

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