2007 KIA Amanti Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amanti years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 KIA Amanti. That ranks 5th out of 6 Amanti model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 73,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 KIA Amanti problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 27% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 27% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 38,506 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 500 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 KIA Amanti recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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.
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.
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
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.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other KIA Amanti years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Amanti | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Amanti | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 2 |
| 2006 Amanti | 47 | 0 |
| 2005 Amanti | 83 | 0 |
| 2004 Amanti | 73 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 KIA Amanti?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 KIA Amanti?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 KIA Amanti a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amanti model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.