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#BS-2016-KIAK90-7831

2016 Kia K900

Based on reports from 14 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
51
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 14 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

difficulty finding service for this model

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

pulls to one side

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

oscillating vibration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical3 (21%)
Airbags2 (14%)
Lights2 (14%)
Engine2 (14%)
Other1 (7%)
Stability Control1 (7%)
Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
Brakes1 (7%)

2016 Kia K900: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia K900, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia K900, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia K900, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2016 Kia K900, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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

2
16
1
18
5
22
6
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Kia K900. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

16V210000May 2016

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.

22V051000Park OutsideApr 2022

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.

23V652000Park OutsideMar 2024

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

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The worst model year for the Kia K900 is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2016 Kia K900 vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

14

Class avg

64

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

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. 14 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Kia K900 Model Years

202020192018201720162015
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2016 Kia K900: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Kia K900?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Kia K900 is related to the electrical, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Kia K900 reliable?
The 2016 Kia K900 has 14 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Kia K900 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Kia K900 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Kia K900 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia K900 problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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