2005 Kia Spectra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,638miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Kia Spectra, 4% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,638 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“In january 2016 this car went into a sudden involuntary acceleration. First time in extremely cold and icy weather. Took two feet on brake and it still moved into the intersection before engine slowed down. Second and third times, in parking lots in warmer conditions, it did the same sudden acceleration with foot on brake. Putting it in neutral caused extremely loud roar before it suddenly stopped. These all occurred when going from gas pedal to the brake. These were terrifying. And Kia dealership mechanics say they can find nothing wrong with the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10836873, filed 2016-02, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Spectra. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear driver side of the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The failure mileage was 149,909.”
NHTSA complaint #10694776, filed 2015-03, 149,909 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Kia Spectra. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the fuel tank straps became fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was advised that the straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). The approximate failure mileage was 231,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10557669, filed 2013-12, 231,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V256000Apr 25, 2011Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from november 7, 2003, through march 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently…Covers: Kia Spectra 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10016799Sep 1, 2005Replacement of the evap canister hose vent elbow and the fuel tank (air) filter.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Kia Spectra
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology