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2007 Kia Amanti problems

The most common problem on the 2007 Kia Amanti is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical Amanti model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
88/100
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
16
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
19mpg

The worst 2007 Kia Amanti problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls 2

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 1, 2013 · 980,377 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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 may contact Kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

Recall number 13V114000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported April 17, 2009 · 139,844 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 09V130000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti

Technical service bulletins for the 2007 Kia Amanti 16

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 16 bulletins for the 2007 Kia Amanti

2007 Kia Amanti fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.8L 6‑cylFWD172419

What 2007 Kia Amanti owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Airbags · NJ

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.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · TN

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 failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 17, 2016 · Brakes, Lights · 12 miles · TX

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 the federal safety agency 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 fix the failure and the dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Airbags · 86,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · FL

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 vehicle was then towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 1/20/16 *ss the consumer stated the tranmission failure was the same as described in the recall, but the vehicle was not included.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Brakes, Lights · 77,000 miles · NC

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximate 77,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2012 · Airbags · 73,000 miles · MN

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 fixed. This airbag light is the same defect that the optimas and rondos are having. It is unsafe for me to drive my car. They need to replace it free of charge. It should be covered by the same recall for other vehicles. It is a safety issue. Please have the amantis added to the recall.

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Lights · 54,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. While parked, the contact noticed that the exterior brake lights would not function. The contact referenced the federal safety agency 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 diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Electrical · ME

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 going on form july of this year.

Filed Jan 14, 2010 · Lights, Tires · 60,000 miles · NC

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 who stated that the brakes failed. Although there was a recall describing the identical failure, the federal safety agency campaign number 09v130000, her VIN was not included. Repairs were scheduled per her extended warranty. The current and failure mileages were under 60,000. Updated 3/10/10 *cn updated 05/06/10.

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Questions about the 2007 Kia Amanti

Is the 2007 Kia Amanti reliable?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2007 Kia Amanti, fewer than a typical Amanti model year.

What is the 2007 Kia Amanti year score?

The 2007 Kia Amanti scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Kia Amanti: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Kia Amanti?

Airbags, with 4 complaints. Next is lights (4).

How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Amanti have?

2 recalls, covering exterior lighting.

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).

What gas mileage does the 2007 Kia Amanti get?

Official estimates for the 2007 Kia Amanti range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 24 highway.

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