Does the 2007 Kia Amanti have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti, the most recent reported on April 1, 2013 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Amanti?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (4).

How many 2007 Kia Amanti complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Kia Amanti recalls and problems

2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia Amanti.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Kia Amanti recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 13V114000 · reported April 1, 2013 · Kia Motors Corporation · 980,377 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
The risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 09V130000 · reported April 17, 2009 · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION · 139,844 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
The risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2009. Owners may contact kia's consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags4
Exterior lighting4
Electrical system2
Service brakes2
Power train1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Structure1
Tires1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 10, 2018 · Air bags
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.

Aug 12, 2016 · Electrical system · 97,000 miles
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…

Feb 17, 2016 · Service brakes · 12 miles
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…

Nov 30, 2015 · Air bags · 86,000 miles
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…

Oct 7, 2015 · Power train · 69,000 miles
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…

Amanti model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	0	73	8	1
2005	0	83	5	0
2006	0	47	6	0
2007	2	15	0	0
2008	1	25	2	0
2009	1	4	1	0

Across all years, the 2005 Amanti has the most complaints (83). All Kia Amanti years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Kia Amanti have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti, the most recent reported on April 1, 2013 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia Amanti?: Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (4 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (4).
How many 2007 Kia Amanti complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 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 10, 2018.