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2005 Kia Amanti airbags problems

16 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
19%
typical mileage
58,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Kia Amanti airbags problems in other years

20042005200620072008

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Kia Amanti airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 14

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Kia Amanti owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 30, 2024 · Airbags · CO · crash · 2 injuries

Was in accident on 03-13-2013 severe left front end airbags did not deploy

Filed May 4, 2022 · Airbags · WA

Drivers side air bag light is on

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · FL

Ever since I have owned the car, the airbag light has been on and does not go off until the car is off. The RPM gage has always been erratic when driving at normal speeds. The car lurches forward when at a stop light and while accelerating. The engine smells as if wires are burning and it seems increasingly hot, but the gage stays normal. The gas tank cannot be filled quickly, I have to trickle gas into the tank brake pads wear down constantly. I have already filed a complaint about the brake light switch being defective and this should be addressed before someone gets killed.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

I had a side impact, tbone with a kia soul whom hit me in the side. Neither his aiebags oe my airbags deployed

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Airbags · 25,007 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag control sensor needed to be changed. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,007. Updated 09/28/16*lj updated 03/14/17

Filed May 31, 2016 · Airbags · 155,000 miles · MN

Air bag light has to be continually reset, parts had to be replaced some spring. Light now is back on had it in again and now saying airbag is defective and needs to be replaced.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Airbags · GA

My air bag light came on 4/19/2016 and have been on since then. I only had my car one month I have never been in an accident nor have my car every been in an impact I had it look at by a merchanic and he said that's dangerous and can pop out at any time so I should have it fix as soon as possible. This car should be on the recall list!!!

Filed Jul 12, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 126,000 miles · MO

Since purchasing my 2005 kia amanti air bag light has been on; the vehicle has never experienced an impact which would cause the airbags to deploy neither have any of the airbag components ever been tampered with. The throttle control of the vehicle is extremely sporadic and often causes hesitation, lurching, no acceleration, and even loss of all power. I have had the dealership update the ECM and the tps replace but the problem still persisted. I noticed the throttle body plate was extremely difficult to actuate so I then purchased another throttle body and replaced my older one. Everything functioned as should be expected up until approx. 3 months ago the issues started back up again. I noticed the throttle body motor had started to become increasingly hot to the touch indicating an excessive amount of resistance within the motor circuit. Being that the problem is recurring, I feel the issue is located either within the engine wiring harness or the engine control module and it, as well as the ruined throttle body motor, need replaced at the cost of the kia motor company. The issue can, and has, caused numerous accidents, stalling in heavy traffic as well as lurching and speeding away of vehicles. A major safety issue is present and needs to be addressed.

Filed May 6, 2015 · Airbags · 52,000 miles · KY

Air bag lights been on n I've called kia several x nothing resolved then I get into a accident was t boned and no air bags deployed which is huge safety issue. Please fix with a recall.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · VA

On march 20th I when I tern on my kia amanti 2005 I saw the air bag light got on. I never had any accident on my car.please solve this issue s soon as possible.

Questions about the 2005 Kia Amanti airbags

Does the 2005 Kia Amanti have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Kia Amanti, 19% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Kia Amanti airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Kia Amanti airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Kia Amanti have bad airbags?

The Kia Amanti model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (16 complaints) and 2004 (11 complaints).

Other 2005 Kia Amanti problems

Acceleration 29Transmission 12Engine 11Electrical 8Fuel system 8Suspension 6Lights 4Steering 4Body 3Brakes 3Driver assistance 3Tires 2Wheels 2Visibility 1

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