2007 Kia Amanti problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Service Brakes (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V114000 · 980,377 vehicles
Defect: 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 20
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.
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-09-13 · TSB_BOD055_R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information relating to some kia models tha
Engine And Engine Cooling 2018-03-02 · PS539 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Equipment:mechanical 2017-01-18 · TSB-GEN085R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washe
Latches/Locks/Linkages 2016-11-04 · TSB-GEN085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2016-04-04 · PS443 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb - use of aftermarket usb charging cables in usb/12v ports - this article provides information regarding the use of usb ports and 12v power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket usb charging cab
Power Train 2013-12-06 · TSBTRA046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair proc
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-10 · 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.…”
2016-08-12 · Electrical System · 97,000 mi“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 the failure. the approximate fail…”
2016-02-17 · Service Brakes · 12 mi“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 illuminated. the recall remedy did not f…”
2015-11-30 · Air Bags · 86,000 mi“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 86,000. the vin was unavailable. …”
2015-10-07 · Power Train · 69,000 mi“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 the vehicle was not repaired. the…”
2014-08-27 · Service Brakes · 77,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v11…”
2012-02-12 · Air Bags · 73,000 mi“my driver side airbag light came on one day for no reason and continues to stay on constantly. spoke with kia dealership about the light and it was explained that the recall does not include my amanti. there were not enough amantis sold to be covered under the recall do to the numbers game. they want me to pay between $800 and $1600 to have it fixe…”
2011-11-04 · Exterior Lighting · 54,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. while parked, the contact noticed that the exterior brake lights would not function. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…”
2011-09-27 · Electrical System“both left and right side view mirrors fail to stay in memory postion. this problem has been to the car dealer eight times and had switch contorl, modual under steat replaced. still having problems. dealer tells me have tried help form kia very little. this problem started at 60k miles and kia tell me problem is passed 60k not their problem. problem…”
2010-01-14 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. she stated that the check engine light and the check tire sensors were illuminated. she took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired; however, an hour after the repair was made the tire sensor and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the closest repair facility…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.