2009 KIA Amanti
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 KIA Amanti. Newest first.
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Vehicle speed control
When pulling into a parking spot and with my foot on the break, the car suddenly accelerated. The car did not react to my breaking. The car kept moving forward over a sidewalk, over the curb on the street, into the back end of a pickup parked on the road I was facing, and started heading across…
When pulling into a parking spot and with my foot on the break, the car suddenly accelerated. The car did not react to my breaking. The car kept moving forward over a sidewalk, over the curb on the street, into the back end of a pickup parked on the road I was facing, and started heading across the street toward another parked truck. Luckily there was no one on the sidewalk, no one was hurt. This has not happened before or since. No warning signs. When I took the car in to get an alternator replaced, the initial shop said they could not fix it bacause of codes that came up concerning the electrical system. I then had the car towed to a Kia dealer. They fixed the alternator but never mentioned the other codes. Suspecious.
- Service brakes
Brake light switch recall number 13v114000 was performed on my vehicle on DEC.5, 2014. 52098 miles. On june 22, 2016 the switch failed with 66,219 miles. The vehicle was in storage until sept. 12, 2016 with 66,219 miles. I had it towed to earnhart KIA by aaa. The switch was replace for $239.42.…
Brake light switch recall number 13v114000 was performed on my vehicle on DEC.5, 2014. 52098 miles. On june 22, 2016 the switch failed with 66,219 miles. The vehicle was in storage until sept. 12, 2016 with 66,219 miles. I had it towed to earnhart KIA by aaa. The switch was replace for $239.42. They said it was not covered because of time and mileage. I called KIA case #3274275. Their response was the same as the dealer. my gripe IS that this IS a safety problem and KIA should replace the switch at no or very little cost I had no warning that I had no brake lights until I took the vehicle to a shop because the engine light was on. Someone could have hit us without brakes lights working. That IS why we had the car towed. It IS the safety that concerns us!
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
While traveling on an expressway at approximately 55-60 mph in approximately 65 degree sunny weather I felt a huge explosion and first thought I had been shot or that a huge rock had bounced and hit me. it felt so strong that I thought there had been a nearby bomb explosion or dynamite blast, when…
While traveling on an expressway at approximately 55-60 mph in approximately 65 degree sunny weather I felt a huge explosion and first thought I had been shot or that a huge rock had bounced and hit me. it felt so strong that I thought there had been a nearby bomb explosion or dynamite blast, when I then noticed the huge grapefruit sized hole in my sunroof and the shattered glass coming in all over me and the front seat of my car. there were no other cars near me so I could not blame a bouncing rock and the closest 18 wheeler was more than 100 yards away 3 lanes to my right. it was frightening and I did not have my interior shield closed. since I was traveling on business I had to reach my destination and called safelite immediately but they did not have a replacement in stock. they suggested I call the KIA dealership to order. I had to drive the 250 miles home with a cardboard taped to my car and hope the paint does not peel off when it IS removed. I kept trying to figure this out since the remaining glass IS pushed up as if something had hit it upwards on the way out the roof and not inward towards the interior of my car and there was no bullet, rock or any evidence of something hitting it. my husband suggested I google exploding sunroofs and I was shocked to find so many others who have experienced the same bizarre thing. I am still shaking 12 hours later. I am thankful I maintained control of my car and was not seriously injured. I tried to order the replacement over the phone but the dealership would not place the order without full pmt. First. the cost will be $410 and then labor will be added to that. I am expecting both my ins and the warranty to deny the coverage/claim for this mess although I am sure they know it has happened to others. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2009 KIA amanti. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated on its own. The contact was able to drive to the shoulder of the road and turn the vehicle off. Within approximately forty five minutes the vehicle functioned normally. The failure occurred…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 KIA amanti. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated on its own. The contact was able to drive to the shoulder of the road and turn the vehicle off. Within approximately forty five minutes the vehicle functioned normally. The failure occurred twice before the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,300. updated 09/15/11 *bf
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10201529TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- 10183431TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
- 10133170PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- 10109812TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
- 10109777TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
- 10092102Pitstop: stop lamp switch identification matrix (sc098) - kma has received a number of incorrect warranty return parts related to campaign sc098 and has determined that at times dealer staff may have difficulty in quickly and easily identifying the correct switches while ordering parts, preparing to perform the stop lamp replacement or while preparing to return replaced switches to kma (in case of an existing mandatory part return (mpr) request). To facilitate faster and easier identification of the correct parts, a picture guide as shown on page 2 IS provided. The guides content was purposely formatted to fit on one page so it can be easily printed and kept on or near a workstation, parts counter or tool box.
- 10091489Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each KIA model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific KIA model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair procedures/ inspection and adjustment section for the correct atf check/fill procedures.
- 10044560KIA: due to design of drain holes in valley of lambda V6 engines, a misdiagnose of a possible oil leak source in rear main seal or oil pan, when actual leaks coming from engine valley,oil filter housing, oil pressure switch, and/or gaskets.
- 10041265KIA motors: installing an additional ground cable to the battery may cause sensor problems.
- 10034637KIA: provides information related to the ecm software upgrade of some vehicles with 3.8L and 2.7L engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with the pcm (powertrain control module) system related dtc(s).
- 10033464KIA: ecm upgrade with tp sensor replacement-mil on with dtc p2135/p0638. Information related to ecm software and tp sensor upgrade on some vehicles with 2.7L engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03.
- 10030365KIA motors: relating to oil control valve (ocv) used in constant variable valve timing (cvvt). If at any time ocv IS suspected as a cause of rough idling, poor accelertion, camshaft timing misalignment related trouble codes, misfire related trouble codes etc., on the vehicle equipped with the cvvt system, be sure to perform the ocv inspection procedure below before replacement. No model years specified.
- 10030292KIA: on some vehicles with 2.7L engines, the ecm software and tp sensor upgrade may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with the electronic throttle control (etc) system related dtc p2135 or p0638 or p2a00 or p2a03.
- 10030290KIA: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. Providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0r to first retail sale.
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