2006 Kia Amanti Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Kia Amanti, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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”
NHTSA complaint #11074233, filed 2018-02, 49,900 miles“Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle began to slide on a patch of ice and then crashed into a guard rail. The driver sustained laceration of both the upper and lower lips, including a bump on the head. A police report was filed of the incident. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to collision center. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Js”
NHTSA complaint #10565070, filed 2014-02, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag control switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 12/01/14 updated 8/31/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10651113, filed 2014-10, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Kia Amanti. The contact stated when someone was in the passenger seat the air bag light malfunctioned. The air bag light remained off when someone was sitting in the passenger seat. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer but they could not duplicate the problem. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the dealer had to duplicate the problem before any repairs could be made. …”
NHTSA complaint #10398109, filed 2011-04, 36,965 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Kia Amanti
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Kia Amanti
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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