2007 Kia Amanti recalls and problems

The 2007 Kia Amanti has 2 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2007 Kia Amanti vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Kia Amanti recalls

Recall 13V-114: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 1, 2013 · 980,377 vehicles affected · Kia Motors Corporation

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 09V-130: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 17, 2009 · 139,844 vehicles affected · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2007 Kia Amanti problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	5
Exterior Lighting	4
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes	2
Visibility	1
Structure	1
Unknown or Other	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Tires	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 1
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Kia Amanti complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Jan 10, 2018

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.

Electrical System · at 97,000 miles · reported Aug 12, 2016

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.

Service Brakes · at 12 miles · reported Feb 17, 2016

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 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.

Air Bags · at 86,000 miles · reported Nov 30, 2015

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.

Power Train · at 69,000 miles · reported Oct 7, 2015

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 the consumer stated the tranmission…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Kia Amanti have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti: 13V-114 (exterior lighting), 09V-130 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report air bags problems most often (5 reports), followed by exterior lighting (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.