Recalls ·2015 Kia K900

2015 Kia K900 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Kia K900; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 54 complaints, most often about air bags. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints54
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V652000 · 25 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 16V210000 · 12 Apr 2016

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags13 · 32%
Exterior lighting13 · 32%
Service brakes6 · 15%
Hydraulic6 · 15%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Structure4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20183
20191
20202
20229
20237
202413
20251
20264

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was…

Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Around 9/25/23, KIA service technicians confirmed that my vehicle had an engine fire rendering it inoperable. The incident appears consistent with NHTSA Recall Number 23V652: several engine compartment components melted due to the fire.¶For approximately 16 months, I persistently sought a resolution with KIA. Despite…

Electrical system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Dear Sir or Madam There are delaminating safety hazard issues on my KIA K900 that could lead to potential serious injuries or death that interfere with the passenger airbag. Over the last 3 years the top dash from the driver side across to the the passenger airbag has warped and continues to separates, leaving me…

Air bags · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The dash is warping and the leather is rolling up across the passenger side airbag. The leather around the center channel speaker is rolling back as well and going to cover the daytime running lamp sensor if it shrinks much further.

Air bags · Apr 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20152
20163
20172
20182
20191
20201

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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