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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Kia Spectra recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2001 Kia Spectra
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component40
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 23 |
| Power train | 8 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 18 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 15 |
| Hydraulic | 6 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 10 |
| Suspension | 4 | 10 |
| Visibility | 3 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Car smells horribly like gas fumes when turned on, more so in the colder temperatures. So many complaints online, I'm surprised kia hasn't issued a recall.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“2001 kia spectra 1.9 lt engine [yes, some models were made with this size engine.] car was parked in drive way just after midnight. Neighbors called fire department at 2:30 am. Car was not running.”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 kia spectra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy.”
Other Kia Spectra model years
- 20053 recalls105 complaints
- 20042 recalls76 complaints
- 20030 recalls90 complaints
- 20020 recalls92 complaints
- 20010 recalls40 complaints
- 20000 recalls23 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Kia models
- 2001 Optima3 recalls143 complaints
- 2001 Sportage0 recalls228 complaints
- 2001 Rio3 recalls223 complaints
- 2001 Sephia0 recalls107 complaints
- 2003 Sorento1 recall305 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Sedona4 recalls248 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
- 2022 Carnival6 recalls136 complaints
2001 Kia Spectra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Kia Spectra. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Kia Spectra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Kia Spectra?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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