2015 Kia K900
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Kia K900 has 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: lights went out all over car around 11:30 pm came back on blinking,screen goes out,something wrong with right front tire feel vibration. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.
79
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
LIGHTING
17 complaints- • LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION
- • HEADLIGHTS ON AUTO SHUT OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING
- • HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF COMPLETELY WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED - THEY ALSO FLICKER/FLASH WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT - VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE OCCURS WHILE DRIVING ONLY, AND ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. THE HEADLIGHTS SWITCH IS IN THE AUTO MODE
“LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
14 complaints- • 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 EN
- • The PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG will be blocked from opening correctly in the event of a front end collision. The AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS lights flash on and off with small changes in ambient light causing distractions to oncoming vehicles and also inhibiting driver's visibility in low light situations.
- • 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.
“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 EN”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
8 complaints- • PURCHASED 3/9/15 IN CO.DROVE TO GET THE CAR BECAUSE WE WANTED A VIP OPTION PCKG.MANY VIP FEATURES ARE ADAPTIVE/ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS FOR MY 100% COMBAT DISABLED VETERAN HUSBAND.ON 3/11,THE FIRST TIME WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, THE STEERING COLUMN SHUDDERED LIKE A VEHICLE HAD
- • 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 W
- • 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 manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair
“PURCHASED 3/9/15 IN CO.DROVE TO GET THE CAR BECAUSE WE WANTED A VIP OPTION PCKG.MANY VIP FEATURES ARE ADAPTIVE/ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS FOR MY 100% COMBAT DISABLED VETERAN HUSBAND.ON 3/11,THE FIRST TIME WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, THE STEERING COLUMN SHUDDERED LIKE A VEHICLE HAD”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
7 complaints- • LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION
- • 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
- • The PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG will be blocked from opening correctly in the event of a front end collision. The AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS lights flash on and off with small changes in ambient light causing distractions to oncoming vehicles and also inhibiting driver's visibility in low light situations.
“LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
7 complaints- • 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 W
- • 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 REQU
- • THERE IS A FLAW IN NIGHT DRIVING WHERE THE ILLUMINATED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REFLECTS ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS IN THE DRIVER'S LINE OF VISION CREATING A DISTRACTING HAZARD. THE ONLY WAY TO ALLEVIATE THIS CONDITION IS TO COMPLETELY DIM THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO A SETTING OF ONE WHICH MAKES THE CLUS
“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 W”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 79 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐LIGHTING: LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐AIR BAGS: 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 EN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: PURCHASED 3/9/15 IN CO.DROVE TO GET THE CAR BECAUSE WE WANTED A VIP OPTION PCKG.MANY VIP FEATURES ARE ADAPTIVE/ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS FOR MY 100% COMBAT DISABLED VETERAN HUSBAND.ON 3/11,THE FIRST TIME WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, THE STEERING COLUMN SHUDDERED LIKE A VEHICLE HAD
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Kia K900 — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 3
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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