The 2007 Kia Amanti has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (5 reports).
2007 Kia Amanti recalls
Most common 2007 Kia Amanti problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
TAKATA RECALL. THE "AIRBAG LIGHT" IN MY DASH HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE. AFTER CONSULTING WITH MY MECHANICH HIS BELIEVES IT IS A AIRBAG PROBLEM THAT MY COMPUTER KEEPS RECORDING. MY CAR HAS NO ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT BUT MY LOCAL DEALER IN NJ TELLS ME THAT THE AIRBAG HAS PROBLEMS IN MANNY OF THESE CARS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IMMOBILIZER INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V114000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT REPORTED TO THE DEALER THAT THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE RECALL REMEDY DID NOT FIX THE FAILURE AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED, DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA AMANTI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE JERKED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ESC FAILED TO FUNCTION BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 1/20/16 *SS THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANMISSION FAILURE WAS THE SAME AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JS
2007 Kia Amanti questions
Does the 2007 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Amanti?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Kia Amanti has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.