Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2003 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 component93
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 19 | 20 |
| Power train | 16 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 16 |
| Structure | 11 | 12 |
| Air bags | 11 | 12 |
| Visibility | 10 | 11 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 9 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
7 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
“My car is leaking gas on the passenger side underneath the car I also have gas fumes in my car too, I am losing a lot of gas in my car.I have strangers pointing out that my car is leaking gas and the smell of gas when I…”
- Suspension
“Dirt cheap cars sold me a car that wont pass inspection”
- Structure
“I bought a car from a used dealer and I was informed that it had no frame damage but I took it to two garages and both garages informed me that there was frame damage front and back and the one garage I took it to said…”
Other Kia Spectra model years
- 20071 recall162 complaints
- 20061 recall118 complaints
- 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
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- 2003 Sorento1 recall305 complaints
- 2003 Optima2 recalls141 complaints
- 2003 Sedona5 recalls197 complaints
- 2003 Rio3 recalls82 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2002 Sportage1 recall234 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
- 2022 Carnival6 recalls136 complaints
- 2022 EV64 recalls278 complaints
2003 Kia Spectra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2003 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 2003 Kia Spectra?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 93 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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