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2007 Kia Spectra Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 37% of all 152 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest airbag complaint count among 5 Spectra model years. These complaints report 15 crashes and 15 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,400 miles.

Airbags complaints
56
37% of 152 complaints
All complaints this year
152
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
15
Median mileage
86,400 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Kia Spectra airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 24, 2007, latest Jan 22, 2024.

2007 Kia Spectra airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2007Feb 2010Nov 2012Mar 2014Oct 2014Aug 2015May 2016Sep 2022
56 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Jan 2024; peak Oct 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2007 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 2007 Kia Spectra have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2007 Kia Spectra, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 86,400 miles.
Which Kia Spectra year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2009 Kia Spectra has the most airbag complaints (76), compared with 56 for the 2007.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2007 Kia Spectra?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 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.