2005 Kia Amanti air bags problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Kia Amanti — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ever since I have owned the car, the airbag light has been on and does not go off until the car is off. The rpm gage has always been erratic when driving at normal speeds. The car lurches forward when at a stop light and while accelerating. The engine smells as if wires are burning and it seems…”
filed Aug 16, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia amanti. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag control sensor needed to be changed. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…”
filed Aug 12, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Amanti years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Amanti | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Amanti | 5 | 11% |
| 2004 Amanti | 11 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Kia Amanti
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.