TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO DISREGARD THE LIGHT BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS WERE STILL WORKING. THE PARTS WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,522 AND CURRENT MILEAGE…
2005 Kia Amanti airbags problems
severe 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY REASON WHY. AIR BAG IS FINE, MUST BE A BAD SENSOR SOMEWHERE, BUT THEY CANNOT FIND IT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA AMANTI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE SRS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,029.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Kia Amanti?
It's a meaningful issue. 14 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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