Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 25, 201111V256000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyTHE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V256000
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| Sep 21, 200505V431000 | Air bagsTHE POSSIBILITY OF MISCLASSIFICATION OF A CRS AS AN ADULT MAY ALLOW THE RIGHT FRONT AIRBAG OR SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 05V431000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Spectra, Ld Spectra. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component76
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 28 | 37 |
| Power train | 17 | 22 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 7 |
| Suspension | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
5 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, merged from NHTSA model names LD Spectra, Spectra.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact owns a 2004 Kia Spectra. The contact stated the cruise control feature was not operating properly.”
- Electrical system
“Electrical - speedometer / odometer - functions intermittently due to possible short in wiring”
- Air bags
“Tamara recall; there was an accident about ten cars in front of me. I seen everyone start hitting there brakes so I started applying mine.”
Other Kia Spectra model years
- 20080 recalls137 complaints
- 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
Other Kia models
- 2004 Sorento0 recalls220 complaints
- 2004 Optima1 recall225 complaints
- 2004 Sedona3 recalls213 complaints
- 2004 Rio2 recalls50 complaints
- 2004 Amanti0 recalls73 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2005 Sportage3 recalls68 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
- 2022 Carnival6 recalls136 complaints
2004 Kia Spectra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Kia Spectra. The most recent, 11V256000 (reported April 25, 2011), concerns fuel system, other. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Kia Spectra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 76 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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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