Kia Amanti years to avoid
The Kia Amanti years to avoid are 2005, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
353
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2004–2009
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Amanti years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 119 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 112 |
Every Amanti year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 61 | 0 | |
| 2005avoid | 119 | 0 | |
| 2004avoid | 112 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Amanti years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Amanti years to avoid are 2005, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Kia Amanti?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Amanti years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Amanti have?
Across all model years, the Amanti has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 353 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.