Does the 2007 Kia Spectra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Kia Spectra, the most recent reported on April 25, 2011 (Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, mounting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Spectra?

Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (56 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (17).

How many 2007 Kia Spectra complaints mention a crash or fire?

22 of 152 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Kia Spectra recalls and problems

1 recall and 152 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia Spectra.

recalls

152

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Kia Spectra recalls

Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, mounting

NHTSA campaign 11V256000 · reported April 25, 2011 · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION · 58,322 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from november 7, 2003, through march 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. There is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank.
The risk: The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps and attaching hardware with new zinc coated parts. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags56
Fuel/propulsion system17
Electrical system16
Fuel system, gasoline15
Latches/locks/linkages12
Vehicle speed control12
Power train8
Engine7
Engine and engine cooling7
Structure6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 22, 2024 · Air bags
Passenger Air bag sensor light has come on and stayed on. Took to AutoZone and have them put it on the code reader and said it was something faulty in the sensor mat under the seat.

May 11, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system
I purchased my 2007 Spectra5 used with 155,000 miles on it. The engine had no codes or any stored codes. It ran fine until I filled it up with gas. I DO NOT overfill the tank because I understand EVAP issues. After filling up the vehicle would stall at idle and occasionally lose power (momentarily) at highway speeds…

Sep 22, 2022 · Air bags
I first noticed my air bag light (the one by the clock) coming on and off when my granddaughters weight went from under weight to appropriate weight to ride in the front seat. It would come on and off as she would adjust herself or move around in the seat. Sometimes it would stay on or sometimes it would stay off…

May 15, 2022 · Unknown or other
I was drive my 2007 Kia Spectra EX in Bakersfield, CA. All of a sudden I parked my car at the gas station, I filled the car up, and I tried putting the transmission into drive but the car would not go forward. I went and searched why the car would not go forward, and I found out other Kia Spectra owners had the same…

Oct 15, 2021 · Electrical system
Doors LOCK and UNLOCK on their own. I have been locked out numerous times, some with the engine still running.I brought car to Kia numerous times, and was told there was nothing that could be done, it was a manufacturing defect. I feel this could prevent a very serious problem , both in a collision, or if a child were…

Spectra model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	1	71	16	1
2005	2	103	23	1
2006	1	100	28	3
2007	1	152	22	6
2008	0	121	20	3
2009	0	114	16	1

Across all years, the 2007 Spectra has the most complaints (152). All Kia Spectra years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Kia Spectra have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Kia Spectra, the most recent reported on April 25, 2011 (Fuel system, other: storage, tank assembly, mounting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Spectra?: Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (56 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (17).
How many 2007 Kia Spectra complaints mention a crash or fire?: 22 of 152 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 22, 2024.