Kia Motor Spectra owners have reported 38 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tank assembly (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2006 kia Spectra. The contact stated the fuel tank straps were excessively corroded causing the right side straps to fracture. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other). Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 kia Spectra. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was restarted and the failure had occurred once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. Read details...
I drove my 2006 kia Spectra to work 8:45 am parked. At 6pm I got into my car to come home and as I was pulling out heard scraping noise under the car. I pulled back into parking space & got out to look under my car; both metal straps that secure the gas tank were rusted through and scraping on Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 kia spectrum. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and it was coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to a faulty fuel Read details...
Vehicle stalled while stopped at intersection, first happened in December and not again until April of the next year. Since April it has begun to stall more often when stopped. Vehicle also hesitates while driving. Read details...