Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Kia Spectra

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 129 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V256000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
58,322
Reported to NHTSA
2011-04-25
Owners notified
2011-06-06

Defect description

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.

Safety risk

THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags3868,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system796,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline672,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module52,447 mi
Engine5116,000 mi
Power train5126,000 mi
Structure: body568,000 mi
Air bags: frontal425,600 mi
Electrical system4100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4224 mi
Unknown or other419,600 mi
Vehicle speed control46,000 mi
Service brakes3105,000 mi
Structure393,400 mi
Air bags: side/window213,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling218,000 mi
Exterior lighting282,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages247,000 mi
Seat belts2104,000 mi
Steering24,550 mi
Tires236,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel196,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator176,321 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly180,055 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting171,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1193,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission136,000 mi
Seats1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic114,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc13,020 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1700 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body: bumpers113,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields192,880 mi
Suspension: front159,896 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1118,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1153,000 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.