Kia Amanti 2007
Model Amanti made in 2007 by Kia got 14 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has one 3.8 engine.
Model 2007
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 5 gears | F | 19/26/21 | 20.7/33.8/25.0729 | Regular | 1892 | LARGE CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V130000 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | from 09/20/2006 to 11/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 139844 | 06/17/2009 | MFR | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 04/17/2009 | 04/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai-kia recall no. sc077.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| KT-2009042201 | 04/22/2009 | 10030292 | Kia: on some vehicles with 2.7l engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03. | 09/18/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-044 | 11/01/2009 | 10033464 | Kia: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with | 08/18/2010 | |
| 041 | 05/01/2008 | 10025151 | Some customers of 2006-2007 sedona (vq), 2007 amanti (gh), or 2007 sorento (bl) may experience a concern of a check engine light (mil) being on. 02 sensor (ho2s) codes. *pe | 07/14/2008 | |
| 028 | 04/01/2007 | 10021664 | Lambda engine noises. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| TSB-022 | 05/01/2009 | 10030290 | Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0 | 09/18/2009 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT | |||||
| KT-2008082201 | 08/28/2008 | 10026726 | Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe | 12/09/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 018 | 01/01/2007 | 10021561 | Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb | 05/15/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 039 | 04/01/2008 | 10024833 | 2007my amanti (gh) pcm upgrade - mil on with p0110. *nj | 05/30/2008 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| PS-211 | 05/01/2012 | 10044560 | Kia: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda v6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gasket | 07/13/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 10106 | 1 | 04/24/2008 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger front air bag was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the airbag system was replaced. however the repair did not remedy the failure. the current and failure mileages were 10106. updated 1/4/10 *cn the consumer stated the dealer suggested that his wife carry extra weight in her lap or ride in the back seat. updated 01/06/10.*jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 10106 | 1 | 04/24/2008 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. the air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger front air bag was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the airbag system was replaced. however the repair did not remedy the failure. the current and failure mileages were 10106. updated 1/4/10 *cn the consumer stated the dealer suggested that his wife carry extra weight in her lap or ride in the back seat. updated 01/06/10.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/05/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 54000 | ||
| 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 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. | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 54000 | ||
| 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 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. kmj | |||
| 10/28/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. while parked the contact noticed the exterior brake lights would not function. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 54,000. ds | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. the contact stated while driving at 25 mph the brake lights malfunction. the contact stated other drivers are not aware of the vehicle stopping. the contact notice a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 09v130000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch) and called the manufacturer. the manufacturer informed the contact the vin number was not included in the recall. the contact could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 100,000. jo | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 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 *cn updated 05/06/10. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| The date below refers to most recent event. this has happened around 10 times since i have owned the vehicle (2007 kia amanti purchased new). in the most recent event i could not stop the car from running a red light, entering an intersection and nearly had a collision in the process. the problem is this: every now and then applying pressure to the brakes--which of course is supposed to stop the car--actually causes the car to accelerate dramatically--to jackrabbit i think it is called--with such force that even full pressure applied to the brakes cannot stop it. the tachometer goes into the red or danger zone when this happens. i have noted on kia forum (a web site for kia owners with no connection to kia motor company) other amanti owners have reported the same problem. the kia company does not acknowledge any problem and says that i must take it in so that it can be fixed if the service department can duplicate the problem. of course, given the infrequency of the problem, they have not been able to duplicate the problem when i have taken it in--most recently a couple of days ago. since i can never know when it might happen, all driving of the car makes me very anxious--afraid it will happen, for example, when i approach a crosswalk full of children. i feel i have no choice but to get rid of the car. i will, of course, feel morally obligated to reveal the problem when i trade the car in and will thus no doubt take a significant financial loss. this will be better than hurting someone either inside or outside of the car, however. i know very little about cars, but i would guess it is some kind of computer problem that happens only under certain unpredictable conditions. just knowing it could happen at any time, however, makes the car too scary and dangerous to drive. if i can, i will get rid of the car as early as tomorrow even if i take a significant financial loss. *tr | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 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 *cn updated 05/06/10. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 15000 | 1 | |
| The date below refers to most recent event. this has happened around 10 times since i have owned the vehicle (2007 kia amanti purchased new). in the most recent event i could not stop the car from running a red light, entering an intersection and nearly had a collision in the process. the problem is this: every now and then applying pressure to the brakes--which of course is supposed to stop the car--actually causes the car to accelerate dramatically--to jackrabbit i think it is called--with such force that even full pressure applied to the brakes cannot stop it. the tachometer goes into the red or danger zone when this happens. i have noted on kia forum (a web site for kia owners with no connection to kia motor company) other amanti owners have reported the same problem. the kia company does not acknowledge any problem and says that i must take it in so that it can be fixed if the service department can duplicate the problem. of course, given the infrequency of the problem, they have not been able to duplicate the problem when i have taken it in--most recently a couple of days ago. since i can never know when it might happen, all driving of the car makes me very anxious--afraid it will happen, for example, when i approach a crosswalk full of children. i feel i have no choice but to get rid of the car. i will, of course, feel morally obligated to reveal the problem when i trade the car in and will thus no doubt take a significant financial loss. this will be better than hurting someone either inside or outside of the car, however. i know very little about cars, but i would guess it is some kind of computer problem that happens only under certain unpredictable conditions. just knowing it could happen at any time, however, makes the car too scary and dangerous to drive. if i can, i will get rid of the car as early as tomorrow even if i take a significant financial loss. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | GRANBURY | 76049 | VAN GRIFFITH KIA | 817-573-0400 |