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Kia Amanti VIN Check

NHTSA holds 203 owner complaints on the Kia Amanti from 55 production runs; the worst run has 9, the typical one 3.7.

NHTSA complaint records · 203 complaints · 55 runs · 2004–2009 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Amanti run is KNALD124255 (2005 builds) with 9 complaints, 2.4× the typical run. Vehicle speed control problems make up 21% of reports; 2005 is the worst model year at 5.3 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for Amanti model years 2007–2009.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia Amanti has 55 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 20% of every Amanti complaint on file.

FIG.01·Kia Amanti — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KNALD124255••••••20059——
KNALD125385••••••20089——
KNALD124055••••••200581—
KNALD124355••••••20058——
KNALD124555••••••20057——
KNALD124955••••••200571—
KNALD124155••••••20056——
KNALD124855••••••200562—
KNALD124845••••••20046——
KNALD124545••••••200462—
KNALD124645••••••20046——
KNALD124165••••••200661—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 43 Amanti runs has 6 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Kia Amanti the gap between build years is 4.1×: a 2005 car draws 5.3 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.3.

FIG.02·Kia Amanti — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20091.3431
20082.62392
20071.5128—
20063.539116
20055.369134
20044.756128
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2005 at 5.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1.3.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 21% of everything Kia Amanti owners report: Vehicle Speed Control, 45 of 203 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Kia Amanti — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Vehicle Speed Control454—
Power Train333—
Air Bags328—
Electrical System2841
Engine2111
Unknown Or Other191—
Fuel System171—
Gasoline161—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Kia Amanti; the 2 below cover build years 2007 to 2009. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Kia Amanti — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
13V114000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch2007–2009
09V130000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch2007
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

13V114000 was opened in 2013 on cars built from 2007: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The Amanti against its rivals

The Amanti draws 3.7 complaints per production run; the Ford Five Hundred 3.2. That is the highest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Kia Amanti VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Kia Amanti203553.710.3%
Ford Five Hundred8992833.25.1%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 203 reports on the Kia Amanti, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Kia Amanti — complaint severity
OutcomeKia AmantiAll vehicles
Complaints filed2031,115,966
Involved a crash21 (10.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (0.5%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported2058,013
Deaths reported12,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Kia Amanti share of that is 203 complaints over 55 runs, 0.02% of everything on record.

Everything on the Kia Amanti
Recalls7 campaignsFuel economy19 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems247 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space16 cu ftUsed prices57 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2004–2009

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Kia Amanti VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 203 NHTSA complaints from 55 Amanti runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Amanti production run has the most complaints?

KNALD124255, a 2005 build, with 9 complaints. The typical Amanti run has 3.7.

Which Amanti years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2005 is heaviest at 5.3 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.3.

Does the Amanti get more complaints than the Ford Five Hundred?

Yes: 3.7 complaints per production run for the Amanti against 3.2 for the Ford Five Hundred.

How many Amanti complaints involve a crash?

10.3% of 203 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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