2006 KIA SPECTRA5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SPECTRA5 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5. That is the most of any SPECTRA5 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (13 complaints, 72%), typically at around 93,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 | 72% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 11% | 123,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 99,788 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 99,788 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 35,763 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 KIA SPECTRA5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Light stays on in the kia spectra airbag system passenger seat mat is bad
We have had no accidents, but the mat sensor in the passenger sensor has gone bad causing the air bag light on the dash to stay on. The dealer was able to determine this by getting a b1448 code when diagnosing the issue. Many others have complained of this same issue with this and other kia…
Airbag light on due to faulty passenger side seat sensor. Exorbitant cost to replace. Can't afford.
Air bag light illuminated and was told by mechanic the sensor was faulty and it's around 2000$ to fix. Will not pass inspection without repair. Started around 60,000 miles. This is ridiculous, other kia models have been recalled. What can anyone do?
Steering continually knocked after multiple repairs i still had a knock in my steering wheel during turns and going and an audible one outside all axles and suspension was deemed fine. I ended up selling the car since it was an annoyance. The passenger seat air bag sensor did not work properly it…
Other KIA SPECTRA5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 SPECTRA5 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 SPECTRA5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5?
Owners most often report air bags, seats, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 KIA SPECTRA5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SPECTRA5 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.