2009 KIA Amanti Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amanti years
- Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA Amanti. That ranks 6th out of 6 Amanti model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 50% | 20,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 66,219 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 26,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 KIA Amanti recalls (1)
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.
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.
When pulling into a parking spot and with my foot on the break, the car suddenly accelerated. The car did not react to my breaking. The car kept moving forward over a sidewalk, over the curb on the street, into the back end of a pickup parked on the road I was facing, and started heading across the…
Brake light switch recall number 13v114000 was performed on my vehicle on dec.5, 2014. 52098 miles. On june 22, 2016 the switch failed with 66,219 miles. The vehicle was in storage until sept. 12, 2016 with 66,219 miles. I had it towed to earnhart kia by aaa. The switch was replace for $239.42…
While traveling on an expressway at approximately 55-60 mph in approximately 65 degree sunny weather i felt a huge explosion and first thought i had been shot or that a huge rock had bounced and hit me. It felt so strong that i thought there had been a nearby bomb explosion or dynamite blast, when…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia amanti. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated on its own. The contact was able to drive to the shoulder of the road and turn the vehicle off. Within approximately forty five minutes the vehicle functioned normally. The failure occurred…
Other KIA Amanti years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Amanti | 25 | 1 |
| 2007 Amanti | 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 2009 KIA Amanti?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA Amanti?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.