2003 Kia Spectra
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Coverage held for this vehicle
- OFFICIAL ACTION 0 US Recalls
- MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION 12 Manufacturer Bulletins
- INVESTIGATION 0 Investigations
- CONSUMER REPORT 90 Consumer Complaints
- CANADIAN RECALL 0 Canada Recalls
These are counts of distinct official records held locally. They are not combined into any score, and a record count is not a failure rate. A zero means no record is held here, not that none exists.
US Recalls
NHTSA Recall US
No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.
See all model years Go to the Kia Spectra page
A further 2 records exist for the Kia Spectra where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.
Manufacturer Bulletins
NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US
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10201529 2021-09-13
TSB_BOD055_R1
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered…
Recorded model years: 2003
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10133170 2018-03-02
PS539
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Recorded model years: 2003
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10109812 2017-01-18
TSB-GEN085R1
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
Recorded model years: 2003
Showing 3 of 12 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.
A further 53 records exist for the Kia Spectra where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.
Investigations
NHTSA Investigation US
No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.
See all model years Go to the Kia Spectra page
A further 2 records exist for the Kia Spectra where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.
Canada Recalls
Transport Canada Recall CA
No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.
See all model years Go to the Kia Spectra page
A further 3 records exist for the Kia Spectra where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.
Consumer Complaints
NHTSA Complaint US
90 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.
Outcomes stated in those reports
- reports mentioning a crash 15
- reports mentioning a fire 1
- reported injuries 11
Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.
By system
- Brakes18 (13.6%)
- Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)16 (12.1%)
- Air bags (restraint system)11 (8.3%)Official recall records for this system: 1, covering model years 2005–2006.
- Engine11 (8.3%)
- Body & structure11 (8.3%)
- Visibility (glass, wipers, mirrors)10 (7.6%)
- Electrical system9 (6.8%)
- Seat belts9 (6.8%)
Other / uncategorized: 1 classifications (0.8%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.
A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.
A further 843 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.
These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.