2006 Kia Spectra Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Kia Spectra, and owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Kia Spectra
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mounting (fuel system)
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,…
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…
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Kia Spectra have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA; 28 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 32 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,202 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My car just stop on me. I think my engine is not working 😕 had to called a tow truck to take me home and car.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2023 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that three of her interior door handles had become defective and the doors could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact stated that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 26, 2022 · Latches/locks/linkages
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Kia Spectra. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22 / 30–31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Kia Spectra model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Spectra model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kia Spectra | 0 | 23 |
| 2001 Kia Spectra | 0 | 40 |
| 2002 Kia Spectra | 0 | 92 |
| 2003 Kia Spectra | 0 | 90 |
| 2004 Kia Spectra | 1 | 71 |
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 2 | 103 |
| 2006 Kia Spectra | 1 | 100 |
| 2007 Kia Spectra | 1 | 152 |
| 2008 Kia Spectra | 0 | 121 |
| 2009 Kia Spectra | 0 | 114 |
Checking a specific 2006 Kia Spectra
How do I know if my 2006 Kia Spectra has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Kia Spectra; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V256000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.