KnownCarProblems2015 Kia K900 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia K900, most often about the lights (33% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles). It is the most complained-about K900 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Kia K900 problems
Lights
18 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The LED progressive lighting system on this vehicle shine only 10 to 12 feet in front of the vehicle. This makes driving dangerous at night. It has been to the dealer 3 times for this same issue. They adjust but it never gets any better. My wife is now afraid to drive this vehicle at night. The dealer never makes a…
Auto headlights shut off while driving. Also, headlights shut off when using turning single. Light switch was replaced in 2016 due to recall.
Air bags
14 complaints · 26%On three separate occasions the driver's air bag warning light has come on for no reason, twice while the vehicle was in motion, on a dry, flat road, driving for at least 10 minutes at 45 MPH. The red air bag light was on for several minutes then went off. It happened again while parked with the engine on. Had been…
The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated the leather dashboard was separating from the passenger side air bag deployment section. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed the failure when the vehicle was returned from the dealer, for the engine control module repair. The vehicle was…
Electrical
9 complaints · 17%In december, 2015, my 6 month old 2015 Kia K900 with no more than 8,000 miles refused to start. Two and half hours later, with two tow trucks on the scene, aided by Kia roadside assistance, the car finally re-started. Less than a month later on sunday, january 3rd, 2016 I left the driveway heading west, and about 4…
The screen display will freeze and give an error message. This is dangerous and distracting while operating the vehicle because after the freeze the screen will go black for a period of time, then the system will boot with the "welcome" screen, then it will ask you to agree with the terms which requires a manual…
Brakes
8 complaints · 15%In december, 2015, my 6 month old 2015 Kia K900 with no more than 8,000 miles refused to start. Two and half hours later, with two tow trucks on the scene, aided by Kia roadside assistance, the car finally re-started. Less than a month later on sunday, january 3rd, 2016 I left the driveway heading west, and about 4…
The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 13%Back portion of the panoramic sunroof completely shattered while the vehicle was not even in use. It was parked in the back of our driveway along with our other vehicle. It was fine one day and was found completely shattered the next morning...good thing it wasn't raining or snowing. It was not hit by anything. I have…
Engine
6 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. While driving at various speeds or while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, but the results were unknown. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage…
The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: interior panels, body.
Steering
3 complaints · 6%In december, 2015, my 6 month old 2015 Kia K900 with no more than 8,000 miles refused to start. Two and half hours later, with two tow trucks on the scene, aided by Kia roadside assistance, the car finally re-started. Less than a month later on sunday, january 3rd, 2016 I left the driveway heading west, and about 4…
When you hit a bump or a uneven surface the car just don't like it,in fact the car even move the steering well one side to another with a shaking filing teeth feels like the weells are loose or something,at the same time the steering well move giving you a feeling that you may not going to be able to control the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Kia K900 recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2024 through june 18, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc284.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 borrego, 2014-2016 cadenza, 2010-2013 forte, forte koup, sportage, 2015-2018 k900, 2011-2015 optima, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles. The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the multi-function switch, free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2016. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc130.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 k900 vehicles manufactured december 18, 2013 to january 11, 2016 and equipped with LED headlights. In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "auto" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in the headlights flickering or turning off when driving.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2015 Kia K900
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia K900?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (18 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); air bags (14 complaints); electrical (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Kia K900 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Kia K900?
- It is the most complained-about K900 model year since 2000, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Kia K900 years
- 2015