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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2006 Kia Amanti.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2009-05-14 · campaign 2009-140
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. A malfunction of the switch may also cause the brake lamps to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. Additionally, a faulty switch may affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles so that the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of PARK position. It may also cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Owner complaints (47)
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Kia Amanti (6 crashes, 6 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Kia Amanti.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Kia Amanti 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Kia Amanti version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Amanti 3.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
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