Table 1 shows one common seats related problems of the 2006 Kia Motor Spectra.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems |
Air bag light warning light on the instrument panel came on, and mechanic diagnosed it as a faulty sensor in the front passenger seat (error code b1448 - OCS mat defective), and said that the bottom portion of the front passenger seat needed to be replaced (at a cost of $1,600). This is the same defect for which 06-08 kia rio's were recalled (NHTSA campaign number: 12v244000). The recall should be extended to include similar model year kia Spectras - there are a similar number of NHTSA complaints regarding airbags for the 06 kia Spectra as 06 kia rio. Problem was resolved by replacing the front passenger seat with one from an 04 kia Spectra from an auto salvage yard.