2007 Kia Spectra Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

54Air Bags complaints

35.5%Of all 152 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS54 · 35.5%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17 · 11.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 9.9%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE15 · 9.9%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES11 · 7.2%

Share of the 152 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Kia Spectra overview page.

What owners report

“THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASH ALONG WITH THE "PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF" LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON DURING A 1 HOUR…”NHTSA complaint 10745528 — filed 08/01/2015

“I NO LONGER HAVE THE CAR, SO I CANNOT PROVIDE THE VIN NUMBER AT THIS TIME. (I CAN GET IT, WITH SOME WORK INVOLVED). I…”NHTSA complaint 10721068 — filed 05/22/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SPECTRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN…”NHTSA complaint 10715846 — filed 05/12/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Spectra have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2007 Kia Spectra: 54 of 152 complaints on file (35.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Kia Spectra have in total?

152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.