Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Kia Spectra has 8 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
8
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE EXCESSIVELY CO... |
| Oct 23, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE | ONE OF THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS HAS RUSTED INTO AND DRAGGING THE PAVEMENT. THIS WOULD ... |
| Jul 9, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | I WAS PUMPING GAS INTO MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA AND HEARD A METAL POP AND THOUGHT SOMEONE RAN OVER SOMETH... |
| Jun 29, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA LX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED, ... |
| Jun 6, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE | CALLED THE DEALERSHIP OF WHERE I BOUGHT MY KIA AT, COULDNT GET A HOLD OF THEM TO SET AN APPOINTMENT ... |
| Mar 31, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ABOUT THE END OF MARCH I NOTICED MY CAR WAS LEAKING GAS. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO GET IT FIX... |
| Aug 25, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2006 KIA SPECTRA WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE OFF AND LET THE GAS TANK FALL ... |
| Apr 29, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I DROVE MY 2006 KIA SPECTRA TO WORK 8:45 AM PARKED. AT 6PM I GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME HOME AND AS I ... |