2007 Kia Amanti Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 Kia Amanti ranks 4th out of 5 model years with a complaint index of 25 and a Good verdict. It has 15 complaints, 2 recalls, and a top problem area of Electrical System, making it one of the lower-risk Amanti years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #4 of 5 Amanti years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 15
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 1
Top 2007 Kia Amanti problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (40%)
- Airbags4 (27%)
- Brakes3 (20%)
- Engine1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake lights fail to illuminate even though the brake pedal is depressed, sometimes noticed while driving around 35 mph.
- Driver or passenger airbag warning light stays on continuously, in some cases after dealers replaced the airbag system without fixing the problem.
- Side view mirrors lose their memory position setting repeatedly, requiring multiple dealer visits and switch or module replacements.
- Check engine light and tire sensor warnings illuminate together, with brakes flagged as failed during diagnosis at 60,000 miles.
- Sunroof glass shattered without any impact or warning while driving.
- Vehicle jerks and fails to accelerate at low speed while the check engine light comes on, linked to an electronic stability control failure.
2007 Kia Amanti recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System980,377 vehicles
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 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.
- NHTSA 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Electrical System139,844 vehicles
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 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.
2007 Kia Amanti fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Amanti years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Kia Amanti reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Amanti has a complaint index of 25, the second-lowest among the 5 model years with data, earning a Good verdict relative to other Amanti years.
- What problems does the 2007 Kia Amanti have?
- Owners most often reported Electrical System issues (6 complaints, 40% share), including brake light failures and mirror memory glitches, followed by Airbags (4 complaints) and Brakes (3 complaints).
- Does the 2007 Kia Amanti have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Amanti, both involving the Electrical System, including a stop lamp switch recall (09V130000) and a 2013 electrical recall (13V114000).
- How does the 2007 Amanti compare to other years?
- The 2007 Amanti's complaint index of 25 is much lower than the 2005 model (100, Avoid) and 2006 model (75, Avoid), and slightly better than the 2008 model (50, Caution).