KIA Spectra vs Volkswagen Atlas
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA Spectra | Volkswagen Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,211 | 2,991 |
| Model years covered | 2000–2009 | 2018–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Best model year | 2000 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 259 | 68 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 160 | 66 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 37.1% | 4.8% |
KIA Spectra by year
What breaks
Airbags
366
30.2%
Electrical System
91
7.5%
Brakes
88
7.3%
Engine & Cooling
86
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
84
6.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
75
6.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
72
5.9%
Seat Belts
54
4.5%
Volkswagen Atlas by year
What breaks
Electrical System
472
15.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
373
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
371
12.4%
Airbags
370
12.4%
Brakes
359
12.0%
Other & Unspecified
292
9.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
4.9%
Lights
115
3.8%