2006 Kia Spectra Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2006 Kia Spectra, 15% of all 100 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,055 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 15% of 100 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 100
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 80,055 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Kia Spectra fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 29, 2010, latest Oct 16, 2020.
Fuel System recalls for the 2006 Kia Spectra
- NHTSA 11V256000Apr 25, 2011Fuel System58,322 vehicles
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Spectra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20054 (4%)
- 200615 (15%)
- 200734 (22%)
- 20085 (4%)
- 20094 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Kia Spectra have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2006 Kia Spectra, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,055 miles.
- Which Kia Spectra year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2007 Kia Spectra has the most fuel system complaints (34), compared with 15 for the 2006.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2006 Kia Spectra?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Kia Spectra concerns the fuel system: 11V256000.