repaired · 2018 Q4
Electrical system: starter assembly
Risk. A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
2012 Spartan K2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 Spartan K2. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-351 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Spartan K2 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2012 Spartan K2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Front: control arm
Risk. A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
no report yet
Front: wheel bearing
Risk. Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
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no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE AND IF THE VEHICLE MOVES, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE AND IF THE VEHICLE MOVES, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
Risk. In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other K2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K2 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Spartan K2, and the recalls they led to.
- TSE Brakes, Inc. Hill Hold RequirementsNo recall
Own a 2012 K2?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.