Most common 2007 Kia Amanti problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Kia Amanti complaints by model year
Best Amanti years: 2007, 2008. Years to avoid: 2004, 2005. Compare all years →
2007 Kia Amanti recalls (2)
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.
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.
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…
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.
What 2007 Kia Amanti owners say
Air bags
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.
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.
Lights
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 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.
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, NHTSA 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 updated 05/06/10.
Brakes
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 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.
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 NHTSA campaign number: 13V114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximate 77,000.
2007 Kia Amanti engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Kia Amanti a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Amanti rates better than average: 68% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Amanti at the same age. It is one of the best Amanti years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Kia Amanti?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal › sensor/control module. Next are the lights (4) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia Amanti have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Kia Amanti, the most recent from April 1, 2013 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Kia Amanti?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2004 and 2005. See the full Kia Amanti years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Kia Amanti problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 42% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.