Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2007 Kia Spectra has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | AFTER I FILLUP GAS TANK CAR SHAKE AND DIE ON THE HIGHWAY ORLANDO FL KIA DEALER CHANGE THE CANSTAR IN... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2007 KIA SPECTRA. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLS WHENEVER THE TANK IS FULL *TGW THE CONSUMER TOOK T... |
| Aug 12, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD ... |
| Sep 15, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHI... |
| Apr 2, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT TO... |
| Jan 10, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWNED A 2007 KIA SPECTRA 5 SX THE CAR HAD AROUND 36,000 MILE ON IT. WE HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS... |
| Apr 29, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK TO THE FULL LINE. THE CAR OCCASIONALLY SPUTTERS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, AND WI... |