MYRModel Year Report

2007 Kia Spectra

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Kia Spectra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:21.156Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
152
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 40 complaints 2002: 92 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2006: 100 complaints 2007: 152 complaints 2007 152 2008: 120 complaints 2009: 114 complaints
2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 40 complaints 2001 2002: 92 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 100 complaints 2006 2007: 152 complaints 2007 152 2008: 120 complaints 2008 2009: 114 complaints 2009
2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 40 complaints 2001 2002: 92 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2003 2004: 71 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 2006: 100 complaints 2006 2007: 152 complaints 2007 152 2008: 120 complaints 2008 2009: 114 complaints 2009

2007: 152 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200023
200140
200292
200390
200471
2005103
2006100
2007152
2008120
2009114

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

38% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

The 2007 Kia Spectra was in motion on the highway and was in an accident with major impact. The airbag did not deploy. The Kia hit another car and had major damages.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-19

Also filed under Structure

Car took me off the side of the road and straight into a tree dead center roughly going 35 miles an hour. Air bags did not deploy!!!! Hit my head on steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-07

Also filed under Structure

Tl*the contact rented a 2007 Kia Spectra. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger side air bags deployed without warning when the key was placed in the ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-07-24

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 17 reports

Electrical system

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 15 reports
FIRE

Latches/locks/linkages

8% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 152 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2011-06-06Fuel system, other11V256000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2015-09-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-02-11 Occupant Classification System

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Kia Spectra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V256000 · Fuel system, other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Kia Spectra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Kia Spectra is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Spectra?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Spectra have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.