2006 Kia Spectra airbags problems
The 2006 Kia Spectra has 49 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
49
Airbags complaints
38%
Share of year
23
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A ROCK. ONLY THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP AND THE CRASH WAS REPORTED TO HER INSURANCE AGENCY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND CUTS. THE FAILURE AND…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2006 Kia Spectra have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2006 Kia Spectra airbags — 38% 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.