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2006 Kia Spectra Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 Kia Spectra, 46% of all 100 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 22 crashes, 1 fire, and 28 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 56,500 miles.

Airbags complaints
46
46% of 100 complaints
All complaints this year
100
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
28
Median mileage
56,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Kia Spectra airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2006, latest Dec 12, 2019.

2006 Kia Spectra airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2006Feb 2007Jul 2008Jun 2012Dec 2013Nov 2014Jul 2016Dec 2019
46 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Dec 2019; peak Sep 2012 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 Kia Spectra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Spectra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200543 (42%)
  2. 200646 (46%)
  3. 200756 (37%)
  4. 200861 (50%)
  5. 200976 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Kia Spectra have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Kia Spectra, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 22 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,500 miles.
Which Kia Spectra year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2009 Kia Spectra has the most airbag complaints (76), compared with 46 for the 2006.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Kia Spectra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Spectra is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.