2005 Kia Amanti recalls and problems
No recalls and 83 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Kia Amanti.
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2005 Kia Amanti recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy
Drivers side air bag light is on
WHILE DRIVING IT ACTS LIKE ITS NOT GETTING FUEL SO I TOOK IT TO THE PARTS STORE THEY PUT A CODE READER ON IT I HAVE THE PRINT OUT IM ATTACHING BUT ITS VERY DANGEROUS IT JUST LOSES ALL POWER ESPECIALLY IF U PULL OUTTO GET OUT OF SOMEWHERE IVE ALMOST GOTTEN HIT 6 TIMES NOW CUZ OF IT I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY ROAD TURNING…
I THINK THE RADIO ISOTOPE ELECTRIC GENERATOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE CAR. THE HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE NOT KICKING ON AND IT ALSO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR. I DIDNT KNOW IT WAS ELECTRIC. ALSO THE CO2 AND YEAR GAS WERE REMOVED AND NOT SURE IF ANY FIREARMS WERE. THIS WAS 'THE BEAST' I…
MY BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. IM HAVING AN ISSUE KEEPING IT RUNNING OR EVEN STARTING IT UP. MAY BE HAVING STARTER ISSUES. ALSO MY AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER ARE NOT COMING ON. RADIATOR PROBLEMS.
Amanti model years compared
Across all years, the 2005 Amanti has the most complaints (83). All Kia Amanti years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Kia Amanti as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Kia Amanti?
- Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (29 complaints), followed by air bags (16).
- How many 2005 Kia Amanti complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 83 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 30, 2024.