Does the 2004 Kia Spectra have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Kia Spectra recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Kia Spectra?

71 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Kia Spectra recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Kia Spectra. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Kia been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2004 Kia Spectra recalls, newest first

April 25, 2011NHTSA 11V25600058,322 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: 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 island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. There is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank.
Consequence: The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the 2004 Kia Spectra with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 16
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 9
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Air bags13
Power train › Automatic transmission13
Vehicle speed control7
Air bags › Frontal6
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module6

Other Kia Spectra years

Other 2004 Kia models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Kia Spectra have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Kia Spectra recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Kia Spectra?: 71 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.