2007 Kia Amanti Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Kia Amanti, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Amanti. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the brake lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximate 77,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10628733, filed 2014-08, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Amanti. The contact stated that the dealer indicated that the vehicle had received the recall repair remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 13v114000 (exterior lighting , service brakes, hydraulic). The contact reported to the dealer that the stop lamp switch warning light remained illuminated. The recall remedy did not fix the failure and the dealer indicated that the vehicle would need to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12.”
NHTSA complaint #10836685, filed 2016-02, 12 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Amanti. While parked, the contact noticed that the exterior brake lights would not function. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10434264, filed 2011-11, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Amanti. She stated that the check engine light and the check tire sensors were illuminated. She took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired; however, an hour after the repair was made the tire sensor and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the closest repair facility who stated that the brakes failed. Although there was a recall describing the identical failure, NHTSA campaign number 09v130000, her VIN was not included. Repairs were scheduled per her extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299762, filed 2010-01, 60,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Amanti 2007–2009, Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011 +6 more
- 09V130000Apr 17, 2009Huyndai-kia is recalling 139,844 my 2006-2007- sedona, sportage, sorento and my rondo and amanti vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may…Covers: Kia Amanti 2007, Sportage 2006–2007, Sedona 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10201529Sep 13, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
- 10026726Aug 28, 2008Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia…
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Amanti
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Amanti
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology