2000 Kia Spectra Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 39%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,819miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Kia Spectra, 39% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,819 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag light keep coming on after starting the car. First time I was told it's the clock spring,second time it was the air bag module ,third time I was told it was the clocky spring module again.”
NHTSA complaint #10088414, filed 2004-08, 1,819 miles“I was involved in a front end collision, my air bags didn't deploy and I was injured and will have effects of this for life. Kia consumer affairs were contacted and responded to the complaint. They did a investigation on why the airbags didn't deploy now they will not return calls or give any information on findings. I'm a 23yr. Old single mother who is disabled with knee and back injuries. Please contact me. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768750, filed 2002-10“Consumer was traveling about 40mph and another vehicle jumped in front of consumer's vehicle. She hit other vehicle on the side, and dual airbags didn't deploy. There were injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #888799, filed 2001-05Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 76 | 67% |
| 2008 | 61 | 50% |
| 2007 | 56 | 37% |
| 2006 | 46 | 46% |
| 2005 | 43 | 42% |
| 2004 | 26 | 37% |
| 2003 | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 | 22 | 24% |
| 2001 | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 | 9 | 39% |
Other parts of the 2000 Kia Spectra
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Kia Spectra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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