This page covers 3 recalls, 51 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Kia K900.
18–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Exterior lighting is the standout complaint category for the 2015 K900, with owners frequently describing headlights that shut off unexpectedly while in automatic mode, then work normally when switched to manual on. Intermittent flickering before the lights go out is a commonly reported symptom. Airbag complaints are the second most-reported system, and several owners describe the dashboard trim and leather warping or peeling in ways that cover or interfere with components near the passenger airbag panel. Brake complaints round out the top three, though at lower volume. A handful of owners also report recurring electrical and starting issues, stalling, charging faults, and repeated part replacements failing to resolve the underlying problem, but those appear across a smaller number of reports than the lighting pattern.
51
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 KIA K900 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a risk of engine compartment fire that can occur whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.
The fire risk stems from the anti-lock brake system's control module, which can overheat and ignite. On the lighting side, two recalls address the same underlying headlight problem on V8 Elite trims equipped with LED headlamps: when the headlight switch is left in auto mode, electrical resistance builds up in the multi-function switch over time, causing the headlights to flicker or cut out entirely while driving. Losing headlight illumination at night reduces how far ahead the driver can see and raises the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The hydraulic electronic control unit may short electrically, potentially causing an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the HECU fuse at no charge to restore proper electrical function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain V8 Elite models with LED headlamps, using auto headlights mode can increase electrical resistance in the multi-function switch contacts. Over time, this causes headlights to flicker or turn off intermittently while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the multi-function switch with one that has redesigned contacts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In AUTO mode, electrical resistance can build up in the light switch, causing LED headlights to flicker or turn off while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the multi-function light switch at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
