2007 Kia Spectra5 problems, complaints & recalls

2019-06-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting · 117,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia spectra5. while the contact's son was looking underneath the vehicle, he noticed a rusted metal piece dragging underneath the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank strap was detached. the vehicle was repaired. the manufact…”

2018-11-05 · Steering · 117,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“the car caught fire due to the tubing that carries the fluid burst and the oil splattered all over the engine and caused a fire. the vehicle was being driven down a major route road leading to the highway…”

2018-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi

“fuel tank straps have rusted and one fell off. there was a recall on the 2007 kia spectra 5 but i am told that my 2007 model based on the vin number was not covered. kia will not repair.…”

2017-11-12 · Electrical System · 55,000 mi

“the doors keep locking even after repeatedly opening either with remote or from inside the car. this could be very dangerous in a emergency situation where occupants need to get out of the car.…”

2017-10-01 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi

“door locks go haywire opening and closing while you are driving or when the car is turned off. had to break the lock on the driver side in order to exit the vehicle. now i have to roll the window down and stick my arm out of it, open the latch and roll the window back up in order to order to exit the car. passenger side is permanently locked also.…”

2017-08-29 · Air Bags · 177,000 mi

“passenger air bag communication error. b1449 airbag code. it will not shut off. i am unable to get state inspection. 8/29/17…”

2015-05-21 · Air Bags · 115,000 mi · 💥 crash

“was in a front end collison on passenger side broke windsshied ripped the. windshield frame on passaner side up which damaged frame on passanger door side mirror on outside destroyed air bag on passenger side contantment damaged what i am really upset about is that the front air bags did not deploy all that happened was that the passenger side air…”

2015-04-21 · Unknown Or Other · 17,372 mi

“on 4/17/15 i went to a kia dealer off of browndeer rd. in milwaukee to complain that my front window shield's protective gasket was defective. i have only 18732 miles on this vehicle and even though it is out of warranty i feel that kia should honor my purchase through russ darrow-waukesha wisconsin my servicing my car. this car has been parked i…”

2014-11-13 · Air Bags · 53,288 mi

“defective o.c.s. mat in passenger seat. car pros is charging $1500.00 to repair their defective sensor. safety concern....they recalled rio...won't recall spectra5 because it is "not an issue". *tr…”

2014-11-04 · Air Bags · 40,000 mi

“front passenger seat air bag sensor is defective. weight sensor on dash will not work and the air bag symbol is turned on the dash. dealership said it would have to replace entire seat at least $1500. *tr…”