Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2009 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 component114
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 76 | 67 |
| Seats | 11 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 9 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 |
| Structure | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 3 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 2 |
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
- Electrical system
“I am having a problem with my hazard turning signal lights it won't turn on.”
- Service brakes
“My car seems like someone entered something in my gas tank while i may been in the store”
- Air bags
“The airbag light is on and we think the ocs sensor mat is bad. Kia has an extended warranty for vehicles between the years of 2006-2009 to have a ocs sensor mat replaced for free for a period of 15 years regardless of…”
Other Kia Spectra model years
- 20090 recalls114 complaints
- 20080 recalls137 complaints
- 20071 recall162 complaints
- 20061 recall118 complaints
- 20053 recalls105 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Kia models
- 2009 Sorento2 recalls55 complaints
- 2009 Optima1 recall116 complaints
- 2009 Sportage3 recalls80 complaints
- 2009 Sedona5 recalls48 complaints
- 2009 Rio0 recalls39 complaints
- 2009 Rondo2 recalls72 complaints
- 2009 Amanti1 recall4 complaints
- 2009 Borrego3 recalls88 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
2009 Kia Spectra recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2009 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 2009 Kia Spectra?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 76 complaints out of 114 filed with NHTSA (67%). 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 2009 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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