2004 Kia Spectra airbags problems
The 2004 Kia Spectra has 26 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
26
Airbags complaints
28%
Share of year
12
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“DT: THE CONSUMER'S ATTORNEY STATED THAT DURING A FRONTAL CRASH THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS A FRONT END COLLISION INTO THREE CEMENT CULVERTS. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. THE CONSUMER'S SON WAS DRIVING AND HE PASSED AWAY. A LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NOT…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2004 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2004 Kia Spectra airbags — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.