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1 Recalls for 2004 KIA Spectra
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-25 | 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 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. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 KIA Spectra
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-16 | airbag |
76 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 KIA Spectra
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-13 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10221040 | |||
| 2005-03-15 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10114128 | |||
| 2004-11-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10101053 | |||
| 2004-11-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10099828 | |||
| 2004-08-04 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10087213 | |||
| 2005-09-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | SEATS
ODI Number: 10133000 | |||
| 2017-08-06 |
AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11013077 | |||
| 2017-08-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11016112 | |||
| 2016-01-29 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10822975 | |||
| 2015-03-20 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10700777 | |||
| 2014-12-17 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10667005 | |||
| 2012-12-21 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10489492 | |||
| 2012-07-20 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10466757 | |||
| 2012-01-23 |
AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10444981 | |||
| 2011-12-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10441302 | |||
| 2011-08-12 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10419232 | |||
| 2011-08-26 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10421665 | |||
| 2011-04-14 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10395851 | |||
| 2010-08-29 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10352572 | |||
| 2010-06-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10335511 | |||
| 2010-04-02 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10323558 | |||
| 2009-11-02 |
SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
ODI Number: 10290721 | |||
| 2009-09-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10283916 | |||
| 2009-07-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10276813 | |||
| 2009-01-14 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10255094 | |||
| 2008-11-28 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10250075 | |||
| 2008-12-01 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10250266 | |||
| 2008-10-19 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10246021 | |||
| 2008-07-03 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10233145 | |||
| 2008-07-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10233693 | |||
| 2008-05-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10228863 | |||
| 2008-04-16 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10224683 | |||
| 2008-04-14 |
SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10224417 | |||
| 2008-03-13 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10221040 | |||
| 2008-03-05 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10220138 | |||
| 2008-01-13 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10214623 | |||
| 2007-10-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
ODI Number: 10206494 | |||
| 2007-08-11 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10199312 | |||
| 2007-02-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10182070 | |||
| 2006-10-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10170880 | |||
| 2006-06-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10159042 | |||
| 2006-04-04 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10154527 | |||
| 2006-04-02 |
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10154363 | |||
| 2006-02-14 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10150202 | |||
| 2006-02-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10150117 | |||
| 2005-12-29 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10146396 | |||
| 2005-10-14 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10139671 | |||
| 2005-10-11 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10139372 | |||
| 2005-10-24 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
ODI Number: 10140636 | |||
| 2005-10-04 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 10138554 | |||
| 2005-07-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10130380 | |||
| 2005-06-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 10126959 | |||
| 2005-07-08 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10128142 | |||
| 2005-05-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10118969 | |||
| 2005-03-15 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10114128 | |||
| 2005-04-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
ODI Number: 10116289 | |||
| 2005-02-08 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10111139 | |||
| 2005-03-07 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10113741 | |||
| 2005-01-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10106871 | |||
| 2005-01-04 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10105761 | |||
| 2004-11-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10101053 | |||
| 2004-11-22 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10101465 | |||
| 2004-11-05 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10099828 | |||
| 2004-11-10 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10099734 | |||
| 2004-10-05 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10095075 | |||
| 2004-09-14 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10092718 | |||
| 2004-09-23 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10093097 | |||
| 2004-09-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10092639 | |||
| 2004-10-01 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10093411 | |||
| 2004-09-13 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10092577 | |||
| 2004-09-16 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10091094 | |||
| 2004-09-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10089065 | |||
| 2004-08-04 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10087213 | |||
| 2004-08-05 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10086219 | |||
| 2004-07-15 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10082086 | |||
| 2005-09-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | SEATS
ODI Number: 10133000 |
0 Investigations for 2004 KIA Spectra
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
33 Service Alerts for 2004 KIA Spectra
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-04-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 160000 STRUCTURE
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 b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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 example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-06-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
MILD DRIVELINE BUMP OR SHOCK WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER FUSE SPEC CHANGE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
INTERMITTENT TRUNK LIGHT OPERATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-03-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
ADVANCED AIR BAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS (OCS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-01-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-03-01 | 142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC REPROGRAMMING. KIA IS CHANGING THE ACU LOGIC TO PERMIT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AT ALL TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-09-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-07-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP GROUND WIRE SEALING TO PREVENT MOISTURE FROM ENTERING THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER. KIA TECH TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH SWITCH P/N AVAILABILITY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-09-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
REPLACEMENT OF THE EVAP CANISTER HOSE VENT ELBOW AND THE FUEL TANK (AIR) FILTER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-10-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
KIA: ON SOME 2004-2009 SPECTRAS THE DOORS ARE LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE DRIVER COMMANDING THEM TO. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-10-01 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
KIA: ON SOME 2004-2009 SPECTRAS THE DOORS ARE LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE DRIVER COMMANDING THEM TO. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
KIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-06 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-06 | 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-06 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-11-06 | 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-06-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT SHOCK AFTER THE VEHICLE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ALSO MAY BE FELT AS A SLIP OR FLARE FOLLOWED BY A SHOCK WHILE SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |