2017 Kia K900 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Kia K900; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 2 complaints, most often about parking brake. 2 recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints2

Do-not-drive / park-outside2

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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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 2 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Parking brake1 · 50%

Structure1 · 50%

Service brakes1 · 50%

When complaints were filed

20201

20231

From owner complaints

The 2017 kia k 900 has had multiple issues of concern. The 4 passenger doors have all rippled and separated from the door intrusion bar.i have brought this concern to the attention of kia service center and kia cooperate. It was suggested that vehicle be taken to two collision shops for recommendations.to correct the…
Parking brake · May 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

We were going about 5 miles an hour went to apply the brakes and the hell was rock hard and the car lunged forward at the swerve into the other lane avoid the car in front of us after this occurred all the warning lights on the dash lit up there is absolutely no indication that the brakes would fail
Service brakes · Jan 2023 · 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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