Kia Amanti recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 243 owner complaints for the Kia Amanti (model years 2004–2009). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (53 complaints), followed by air bags (39 complaints). The 2007 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (83), 2004 (73) and 2006 (47). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Amanti model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 53 | 4 of 6 | |
| Air bags | 39 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 38 | 5 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 33 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine | 24 | 4 of 6 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V114000 | Apr 1, 2013 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2007–2008 | 980,377 |
| 09V130000 | Apr 17, 2009 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2007 | 139,844 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 21 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 21 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.