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#BS-2015-KIAK90-78312015 Kia K900Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 82 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Think Twice
Based on 82 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
poor headlight illumination
5 complaints • Severity 10/10
pulling
3 complaints • Severity 10/10
shimmy while braking
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
door sunshades make noise
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
navigation system not working properly
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
16 owners reported lights issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (25 reports) • Median: 14K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Lights (16 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Kia K900: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2015 Kia K900, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,250 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2015 Kia K900, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2015 Kia K900, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2015 Kia K900, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2015 Kia K900. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2015 Kia K900 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
This is the worst model year for the Kia K900 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is lights.
2015 Kia K900 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
82
Class avg
111
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other large cars vehicles from 2015.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 82 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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