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2006 Kia Amanti Problems

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
27,200miles, 43 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Kia Amanti (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kia Amanti. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (11) and fuel system (6). 43 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 27,200 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (2), Other or unknown (2), Seats (2), Steering (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Car would not pick up speed as we were leaving from a complete stop took car in 2008 and found the ignition sensor was bad, it was replace car ran good, 2012 car starting with slow speed at acceleration, changed spark plugs, throttle sensor, 2 ignition sensor. Nothing helped. Took car to dealer, Kia kept car for 3 days and could not find the trouble. Kia dealer called and notified me it was best to trade in car because it was not worth fixing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10552437, filed 2013-11, 10,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “After driving the car slowly lost power, my foot was on the gas, but it would not go any faster. I noticed this problem seems to happen after the car has idled for long periods. Then it gets power back after car has left to set 30 minutes to an hour. This has happened 3 or 4 times this year. On the interstate and city. Leaving me and my family stranded each time. So far this has just happened in the hotter months. Once it sits it doesn't happen again. Making it hard to take any where to get it checked out. The car stereo also is cold natured for some reason. …”

NHTSA complaint #10663069, filed 2014-12, 90,000 miles

Fuel system: “Im driving my car and all of a sudden it just slowing down on its own I have my foot on the gas pedal the engine light comes on it was like the car was loosing power and this is not the first time this has happen, it slow down before but no engine light. Iam lucky because I do not drive my car often also I do not drive on expressways or highways because if I had who knows what would happen if my car started slowing down own its own. No accidents yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10503928, filed 2013-03, 7,782 miles

Air bags: “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 air bags will not work. As the car still looks and runs like new, I do not want to get rid of it. Shouldn't a vehicle manufacturer have parts at least for 13 years?”

NHTSA complaint #11245365, filed 2019-08, 132,631 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

63% of the 43 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 78,000 miles.

30%0–1016%10–2516%25–507%50–7523%75–1007%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (43 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 27,200 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Kia Amanti version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Amanti FWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic152318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Kia Amanti in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Amanti

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20082543,1181—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20071557,0002—19—Stable
20064727,2000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20058350,2000—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20047343,5420—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Kia Amanti model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Kia Amanti have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2006 Kia Amanti as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Kia Amanti is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 11.

Has the 2006 Kia Amanti been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Kia Amanti get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Kia Amanti (Amanti, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Kia Amanti reported?

Among the 43 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 27,200 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 78,000 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.