Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Kia Spectra has 1 recall, 71 complaints.
1
Recalls
71
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
11V256000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Kia Spectra 4-DR w/SAB (2004.5)
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2004 Kia Spectra. The contact stated the cruise control feature was not operating... |
| Aug 5, 2017 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TAMARA RECALL; THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT ABOUT TEN CARS IN FRONT OF ME. I SEEN EVERYONE START HITTING TH... |
| Jun 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL - SPEEDOMETER / ODOMETER - FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO POSSIBLE SHORT IN WIRING |
| Mar 19, 2015 | AIR BAGS | FRONT END COLLISION GOING AROUND 30MPH AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. CAR IS TOTALED. *TR |
| Dec 3, 2014 | STRUCTURE | AFTER PARKING MY CAR I COULD NOT OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE (LEFT FRONT) DOOR. THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE NO ... |
| Sep 25, 2014 | STRUCTURE | METAL AROUND WHEEL WELLS ROTTING OUT. |
| Nov 7, 2012 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE... |
| May 10, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | I WENT INTO KROGER'S AND PICKED UP A FEW ITEMS. WHEN I WAS DONE, I LEFT THE STORE AND GOT BACK INTO... |
| Aug 25, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | KIA SPECTRA EX 2004.5. CONSTANTLY STALLS AND ENGINE RACES AT ANY TIME AND ANY SPEED. I AM FORCED TO ... |
| Aug 8, 2011 | AIR BAGS | FRONTAL IMPACT AT ABOUT 40 MPH. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SUFFERED STRAINED NECK. *TR |
| Jun 20, 2011 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS | THE WARNING LIGHT ON THE SPECTRA 2005 4-DOOR HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY 1. THE LIGHT KEEPS GOING O... |
| Dec 27, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT A SIZZLING NOISE WAS HEARD CO... |
| Jun 6, 2010 | AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR RECALL 05V431000 (A... |
| Apr 2, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTING OUT. MY FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED OUT CAUSING ONE TO DRAG THE GROUND MAKING... |
| Jan 13, 2010 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT TRACK ON THE PASSENGER SID... |
| Sep 11, 2009 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT WHEN ENGAGED IT ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN. OR IT TOLALLY DIS-ENGAGES ON ITS OW... |
| Jul 14, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, SPUTTERS, AND HESITATES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED. THIS HAS CAUSES M... |
| Nov 25, 2008 | AIR BAGS | BLACK ICE ON ROADS I ENDED UP TURNED UPSIDE DOWN IN A SIX FOOT DITCH. CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED. NO AIR B... |
| Nov 9, 2008 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AT ANY SPEE... |
| Oct 15, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING. IT WILL ALSO LUNGE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR, FORWARD... |