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KIA Spectra Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

5
Total Recalls
0.2
Avg per Year Below brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
1 D-
2005
2 C
2006
1 D-
2007
1 D-
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4
STEERING
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING — The straps that hold your fuel tank in place on your Spectra LD are made of metal and can corrode over time, especially if you live in an area with a lot of road salt.

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING — The fuel tank mounting straps in your Spectra LD are the metal parts that hold the fuel tank to your vehicle. Over time, these straps can corrode from exposure to road salt in cert…

Critical

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY — There's a problem with the tie rods in your vehicle's steering system, which might not be strong enough because of a manufacturing flaw.

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING — The fuel tank straps in your Spectra LD hold the tank in place. Over time, they can corrode from exposure to road salt, which could cause them to break.

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING — Your vehicle may have a problem with the straps that hold the fuel tank in place, which can be damaged by road salt and cause the tank to fall and potentially leak fuel.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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