2015 Kia K900: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
51
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
35.3
Severity index
Severity index 35.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Kia K900 ranks 118 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 17% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 17 | 33.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 14 | 27.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | 15.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 13.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 13.7% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 11.8% |
| HYDRAULIC | 6 | 11.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 7.8% |
The single most-reported system is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, cited in 17 of 51 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V210000 | 12/04/2016 | 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 bu |
| 23V652000 | 25/09/2023 | 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 Con |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.