2006 Kia SPECTRA5
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2006: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
13 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Kia spectra 5. While driving 35 MPH, the driver failed to come to a stop which caused her to crash into the vehicle in front of her. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-09-08
Light stays on in the Kia Spectra airbag system passenger seat mat is bad
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-20
Air bag light on dash came on and stayed on. Passenger air bag message on dash does not come on anymore after starting vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer and they gave code as B1448 internal fault in passenger seat mat. Est. Repair $1450.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-13
Seats
2 of 18 total reports mention: seats.
Visibility
1 of 18 total reports mentions: visibility.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Kia SPECTRA5. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, approaching a traffic light. The vehicle surged forward unexpectedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-11
Structure
1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Kia SPECTRA5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Kia SPECTRA5 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.