2015 Kia K900 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Kia K900, and owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 Kia K900
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
Remedy: 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,…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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…
Remedy: 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…
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Kia K900 have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,227 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2015 Kia K900 developed a no-start condition and displayed a “Check Brake Fuse” warning starting July 4th 2026. The vehicle will not start, and the cause of the failure is currently unknown. It was”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Electrical system
“Vehicle had the official HECU fire recall performed overheated less than 2 weeks later causing an overheated ECM power relay. Spoke with KIA corporate a represenative in the premium department is acti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 25, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Kia K900. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–18 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.8/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Kia K900 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia K900 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2015 Kia K900 | 2 | 54 |
| 2016 Kia K900 | 3 | 10 |
| 2017 Kia K900 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Kia K900 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Kia K900 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 Kia K900 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2015 Kia K900
How do I know if my 2015 Kia K900 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Kia K900; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V210000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.