This page covers 3 recalls, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Kia K900.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 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.
Complaints for the 2016 Kia K900 are spread thinly across a small number of reports, so no single system dominates heavily. Engine concerns and airbag-related issues each draw the most reports. On the engine side, owners describe worry about fire risk while the vehicle is in motion or parked, with at least one owner noting no remedy was available through the parts department at the time. The airbag complaints center on the dashboard, specifically the leather covering bubbling, rippling, or separating near the passenger airbag area, with owners describing the deformation progressing over time and expressing concern it could interfere with airbag deployment. A separate thread of complaints involves the headlights, where owners report the lights flickering or cutting out entirely while driving in auto mode at night.
10
Total Complaints
By System
The 2016 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 traces to the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), the module that manages anti-lock braking and traction control. This unit can develop an electrical short that generates enough heat to start a fire under the hood. The third recall affects vehicles equipped with LED headlights: when the multi-function light switch is set to automatic mode, electrical resistance can build up in the switch over time, causing the headlights to flicker or shut off entirely while driving, which reduces the driver's ability to see the road ahead at night or in low-visibility conditions.
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
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit module can malfunction and cause an electrical short in the engine compartment, potentially resulting in fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board at no cost to you.
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.
