Kia K900 Recalls (2015-2020)
The Kia K900 has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2015 to 2020 model years. They cluster mostly around the service brakes, engine and engine cooling, and exterior lighting.
The Kia K900 scores 5 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 50% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 50% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 6 model years of the Kia K900. The single largest affected 1,730,192 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common K900 problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia K900 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia K900 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia K900 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2020 Kia K900 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2020 Kia K900, involving the engine and engine cooling.
2019 Kia K900 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Kia K900, involving the engine and engine cooling.
2018 Kia K900 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2018 Kia K900, involving the service brakes.
2017 Kia K900 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Kia K900, involving the service brakes.
2016 Kia K900 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2016 Kia K900, involving the service brakes and exterior lighting.
2015 Kia K900 Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Kia K900, involving the service brakes and exterior lighting.
Every Kia K900 recall in detail
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Kia K900
- Vehicles in this recall
- 36,248
- Reported
- Mar 1, 2024
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2024
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
NHTSA campaign number 24V169000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2015-2018 Kia K900
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,730,192
- Reported
- Sep 25, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 29, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
NHTSA campaign number 23V652000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2016-2018 Kia K900
- Vehicles in this recall
- 126,747
- Reported
- Feb 2, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2022
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
NHTSA campaign number 22V051000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2015-2016 Kia K900
- Vehicles in this recall
- 3,099
- Reported
- Apr 12, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 20, 2016
Defect: 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.
Risk: Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
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 SC130.
NHTSA campaign number 16V210000.
Common questions about Kia K900 recalls
- Does the Kia K900 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Kia K900 across the 2015 to 2020 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes, engine and engine cooling, and exterior lighting.
- How many times has the Kia K900 been recalled?
- The Kia K900 has 4 recall campaigns from the 2015 to 2020 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia K900 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,730,192 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Kia K900 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2016 Kia K900 has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia K900 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.