2016 Kia K900 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Kia K900; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 10 complaints, most often about electrical system. 2 recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls3

Complaints10

Do-not-drive / park-outside2

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Recalls (3)

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 22V051000 · 02 Feb 2022

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

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 10 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system3 · 30%

Exterior lighting2 · 20%

Engine2 · 20%

Air bags2 · 20%

Unknown or other1 · 10%

Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 10%

Wheels1 · 10%

Service brakes1 · 10%

When complaints were filed

20162

20181

20223

20234

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2016 Kia K900. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the headlights ceased to operate as needed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to…
Exterior lighting · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

There is a safety recall on my K900 Kia. That it could catch fire while driving or parked. I called the parts department of Kia and they said they do not have any remedy at this point. The recall notice states that if the repair is not going to be done in a timely manner that I have the right to put in the complaint…
Electrical system · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Thetraction control system (v8 engine) in combination with very poor traction tires (hankook optimo h426) may get you killed. While making right turns onto wet highway the left rear wheel breaks loose and the traction control tries to stop the wheel spin by applying the left rear brake which breaks the right rear…
Electronic stability control (esc) · Jun 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The tires break loose in wet weather. The hankook optimo h426 tires, standard on this car are rated #41 of 42 available tires for this car (see tirerack.com tests). Kia has put the worst tires available on their top line car! They have absolutely no grip in wet weather. They may work with the 6 cyl engine but are…
Wheels · Jun 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

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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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