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2007 Kia Spectra
The 2007 Kia Spectra appears in 1 NHTSA recall campaign (fuel system, other) and in 146 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is air bags: 282.8 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 142.5 per 1,000 across all 2007 model-year vehicles and against 307.3 per 1,000 for the Kia Spectra line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 86.6 complaints per model year across the 10 Kia Spectra model years on this register; 22 complaints reported a crash and 6 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2014 (24); the most recent in the file is dated 19 Dec 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Filed by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign SC090).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2007 Kia Spectra (black) against all 2007 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2007 | Spectra line | All 2007 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 282.8 | 307.3 | 142.5 |
| Electrical System | 80.8 | 75.5 | 107.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 80.8 | 26.9 | 38 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 75.8 | 32.1 | 39.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60.6 | 59 | 49.3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 60.6 | 19.1 | 12.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 56 | 282.8 | 307.3 | 142.5 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 80.8 | 75.5 | 107.2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 80.8 | 26.9 | 38 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 75.8 | 32.1 | 39.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 60.6 | 59 | 49.3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 | 60.6 | 19.1 | 12.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 35.4 | 47.7 | 41.8 |
| Power Train | 7 | 35.4 | 71.2 | 87.6 |
| Structure | 6 | 30.3 | 43.4 | 51.9 |
| Engine | 6 | 30.3 | 20 | 58.4 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 25.3 | 46 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 25.3 | 22.6 | 33.1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 20.2 | 25.2 | 24.8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 20.2 | 26 | 39.3 |
| Seats | 4 | 20.2 | 23.4 | 12.8 |
| Steering | 3 | 15.2 | 33.9 | 75.5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 15.2 | 21.7 | 40.4 |
| Equipment | 3 | 15.2 | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 15.2 | 43.4 | 25.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 15.2 | 16.5 | 30 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 10.1 | 2.6 | 3.6 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 16.9 |
| Wheels | 1 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 9.9 |
146 unique complaints, 198 component mentions; 20 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE15031 | Preliminary evaluation | Occupant Classification System | air bags:frontal | 1 Sep 2015 | 11 Feb 2016 | — |
Other Kia Spectra model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 NHTSA | 0 | 23 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 40 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 92 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 90 | — |
| 2004 | 1 | 70 | 58,322 |
| 2005 | 2 | 100 | 58,690 |
| 2006 | 1 | 92 | 58,322 |
| 2007 | 1 | 146 | 58,322 |
| 2008 | 0 | 106 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 107 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Kia Spectra model years · Kia: 34 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Spectra have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 11V256000, was reported to NHTSA on 25 Apr 2011 and concerns fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting. Across all model years the Kia Spectra line has 2 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Kia Spectra?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2007 Kia Spectra complain about most?
Air Bags: 56 of 198 component mentions (282.8 per 1,000). Next is electrical system with 16. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.