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2007 Kia AmantiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2007 Kia Amanti, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2007 Kia Amanti
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints151 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 10, 2018. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Kia Amanti has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting40
Air bags40
Service brakes20
Electrical system20
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10
Visibility11
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2007 Kia Amanti recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 13V-114 · Apr 1, 2013 · 980,377 vehicles

Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Amanti year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Amanti median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Kia Amanti safety ratings

2007 Kia Amanti 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Amanti owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10836685 · Feb 17, 2016 · 12 miles
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…
Complaint 10628733 · Aug 27, 2014 · 77,000 miles
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…
Complaint 10434264 · Nov 4, 2011 · 54,000 miles

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