2006 Kia Spectra air bags problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Kia Spectra — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving approximately 45 mph, the driver attempted to move the vehicle into the left lane; however, another vehicle was in the lane. The driver quickly steered the vehicle back into the right lane; however, the vehicle spun out of control and turned…”
filed Dec 12, 2019
“The air bag light came on in my daughters 2006 kia spectra at 112,000 miles. We are the second owner and have only had the car for 5 months at the time this occurred. . I paid $163.96 to diagnose the problem at the kia dealership. . I was told the error code was b1448 ocs mat defective. I was told…”
filed Nov 6, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Spectra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Spectra | 76 | 67% |
| 2008 Spectra | 61 | 51% |
| 2007 Spectra | 56 | 37% |
| 2005 Spectra | 43 | 42% |
| 2004 Spectra | 26 | 37% |
| 2003 Spectra | 11 | 12% |
| 2002 Spectra | 22 | 24% |
| 2001 Spectra | 9 | 23% |
| 2000 Spectra | 9 | 39% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Kia Spectra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.