2006 Kia Amanti Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Kia Amanti. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“This kia amante is a 2006. I have 132633 miles on it. Last month, I got an "air bag" light on the dash. I took it in to the local kia dealership, they charged me $100 to tell me the the air bag is no longer operable. The part needed to repair is no longer available. If I get in an accident, the…”
“Pulled out of a parting lot onto a street. Tried to accelerate to increase speed but nothing happened...then jerks into motion. Dangerous situation with oncoming cars”
“Air bags not functional stationary and/or in motion electrical/electronic controls would not lock/unlock auto doors while stationary or moving radio push buttons not functional leaving it unusable at all times”
“Air bags not functional stationary and/or in motion electrical/electronic controls would not lock/unlock auto doors while stationary or moving radio push buttons not functional leaving it unusable at all times”
“Air bags not functional stationary and/or in motion electrical/electronic controls would not lock/unlock auto doors while stationary or moving radio push buttons not functional leaving it unusable at all times”
“3 different times the vehicle was stationary with the engine on and the a/c was on. Then I would put it in drive and after about 1-15 minutes of driving, the car lost power, and when you pressed the accelerator, the engine would not rev, the car kept on slowing to a full stop. Put the transmission…”
“When pushing the gas pedal after stopping for a light, engine is sluggish and will not accelerate, almost causing an accident. Had it in the repair shop several times, cleaning the accelerator position switch contacts, and various other wiring checks. The last repair replaced the computer control…”
“Check engine light came on. Diagnosed as throttle position sensor. Car ran sluggishly for a short while, then that stopped, light went off. Today, light came on again. Backing out of a parking stall in a mall, the engine accelerated without touching the gas pedal, causing the car to lurch…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Kia Amanti as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.