2006 Kia Amanti Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Kia Amanti, and owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Kia Amanti. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Kia Amanti have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,596 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2019 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 30, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Kia Amanti. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15 / 23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Kia Amanti model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Amanti model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kia Amanti | 0 | 73 |
| 2005 Kia Amanti | 0 | 83 |
| 2006 Kia Amanti | 0 | 47 |
| 2007 Kia Amanti | 2 | 15 |
| 2008 Kia Amanti | 1 | 25 |
| 2009 Kia Amanti | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2006 Kia Amanti
How do I know if my 2006 Kia Amanti has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
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- Soul5,553 complaints
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- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.