Kia Amanti Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Kia Amanti have?

The Kia Amanti has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2007 through 2007. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Amanti under recall?

Whether your specific Amanti is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Amanti year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2007 Kia Amanti has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 2 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

2 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Kia Amanti. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

182

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

1 affected model years22 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2007

Affected Model Years

20072R · 11C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Brakes2 campaigns (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Kia Amanti

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUSPENSION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 27 injuries reported.

All Kia Amanti Recall Campaigns

#09V1300002007 Kia AmantiBrakes

Issued: Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 TH…

Risk: ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: 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.

#13V1140002007 Kia AmantiBrakes

Issued: Jan 4, 2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 201…

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 trans…

Remedy: 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…

Recalls by Component

2Brakes Recalls

#09V130000MY 2007

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 MALFUN…

#13V114000MY 2007

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 Opt…

Kia Amanti Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Kia Amanti have?

The Kia Amanti has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2007 through 2007.

Is my Amanti under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled Amanti year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 Kia Amanti has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a Amanti recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a Amanti?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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