2005 Kia Amanti Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2005 Kia Amanti. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
28
2crashes
AIR BAGS
13
2crashes3injuries
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
POWER TRAIN
7
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
1injuries
SUSPENSION
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
3
Total complaints119

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving it acts like its not getting fuel so I took it to the parts store they put a code reader on it I have the print out im attaching but its very dangerous it just loses all power especially if u pull outto get out of somewhere ive almost gotten hit 6 times now cuz of it I was pulling…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-01-22

“My battery keeps draining. Im having an issue keeping it running or even starting it up. May be having starter issues. Also my air conditioner and heater are not coming on. Radiator problems.”

ENGINE · reported 2021-01-11

“My battery keeps draining. Im having an issue keeping it running or even starting it up. May be having starter issues. Also my air conditioner and heater are not coming on. Radiator problems.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2021-01-11

“My battery keeps draining. Im having an issue keeping it running or even starting it up. May be having starter issues. Also my air conditioner and heater are not coming on. Radiator problems.”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2021-01-11

“I think the radio isotope electric generator was removed from the car. The heat and air conditioner were not kicking on and it also caused the battery to die. We thought it was the alternator. I didnt know it was electric. Also the co2 and year gas were removed and not sure if any firearms were.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-12-24

“I think the radio isotope electric generator was removed from the car. The heat and air conditioner were not kicking on and it also caused the battery to die. We thought it was the alternator. I didnt know it was electric. Also the co2 and year gas were removed and not sure if any firearms were.…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-12-24

“Administration on 6/26/20 a dealership made a tenative sale on a usec 2005 vehicle intentionally decieving potential buyer. Vehicle was unsafe to drive as it made misfire and the fluids in vehicle were all missing from each tank. The salesman denied me the right to test drive or opportunity to…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2020-06-26

“Administration on 6/26/20 a dealership made a tenative sale on a usec 2005 vehicle intentionally decieving potential buyer. Vehicle was unsafe to drive as it made misfire and the fluids in vehicle were all missing from each tank. The salesman denied me the right to test drive or opportunity to…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-06-26
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Kia Amanti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.