2007 Kia SPECTRA5 Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown (3) and electrical system (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 40%
- Other or unknown3 30%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Steering1 10%
Example complaints
Air bags: “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 bag condainment just broke slightly opened my grandson was in that seat he was lucky his head did not go through windshield what saved him was saftey belt however the damage to the car is 4000 and the biggest expense is having to replace air bags…”
NHTSA complaint #10717696, filed 2015-05, 115,000 milesOther or unknown: “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. You can't even use a key to open it. This is a safety hazard!”
NHTSA complaint #11030697, filed 2017-10, 60,000 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11045462, filed 2017-11, 55,000 milesEngine: “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”
NHTSA complaint #11149479, filed 2018-11, 117,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,288 and 117,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
Other model years of the Kia SPECTRA5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2007 | 10 | 87,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 18 | 80,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 3.
Has the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Kia SPECTRA5 reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,500 miles and the middle half falls between 53,288 and 117,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.