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2015 Kia K900: raw data

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vehicle2015 / kia / k900
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints54 on file (2015-07-20 → 2026-09-01)
recalls2
investigations1
fars5 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Headlight flickering and unexpected shutoffEXTERIOR LIGHTING13 complaints2015-08 → 2026-07kia-k900-2015-headlight-flicker-shutoff
  • 11753948 The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights and taillights were flickering or turning off unexpectedly. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V210000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the
  • 11548206 The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger side headlights intermittently flickered then turned off and turned on. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A
  • 10747835 LIGHTS WENT OUT ALL OVER CAR AROUND 11:30 PM CAME BACK ON BLINKING,SCREEN GOES OUT,SOMETHING WRONG WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE FEEL VIBRATION
Service brakes recall repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6 complaints2023-12 → 2024-04kia-k900-2015-brake-recall-parts-delay
  • 11584680 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
  • 11581097 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 ABS and the check engine warning lights were
  • 11561340 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
Steering wheel and wheel vibration while drivingSTEERING, SUSPENSION4 complaints2015-07 → 2024-05kia-k900-2015-steering-wheel-vibration
  • 11590902 Dealer sold me a car with two front rims that are dented causing steering complications. The steering wheel shakes and pulls to the right, there is a whine noice coming from the column
  • 10896676 WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR A UNEVEN SURFACE THE CAR JUST DON'T LIKE IT,IN FACT THE CAR EVEN MOVE THE STEERING WELL ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER WITH A SHAKING FILING TEETH FEELS LIKE THE WEELLS ARE LOOSE OR SOMETHING,AT THE SAME TIME THE STEERING WELL MOVE GIVING YOU A FEELING THAT YOU MAY
  • 11072500 WHEN NEW, THE CAR VIBRATED AT HIGHER SPEEDS (60+) AND THE DEALER REPLACED 3 OF THE FOUR NEW HANKOOK TIRES BECAUSE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE AT ABOUT 1,500 MILES ON THE CAR ODOMETER. AT ABOUT 22,000 MILES, THE CAR STARTED VIBRATING AGAIN. ABOUT 2 WEEKS LATER, I TOOK THE CAR OVER TO
Headlamp aiming and leveling motor failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING3 complaints2016-09 → 2020-08kia-k900-2015-headlamp-aim-leveling
  • 11344304 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA K900. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY ILLUMINATING THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER OBSERVING THE VEHICLE, THEY NOTICED THAT THE HEADLAMPS WERE FACING DOWNWARDS. THE
  • 10906375 AT SEPARATE TIMES, BOTH "ADAPTIVE" HEADLAMPS HAVE FAILED. AT SEPARATE TIMES, BOTH HEADLAMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COULD BE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL BE POINTING IN OPPOSITE, AND AT LEAST HALF THE TIME, WRONG
  • 11082681 THE LED PROGRESSIVE LIGHTING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE SHINE ONLY 10 TO 12 FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS MAKES DRIVING DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THEY ADJUST BUT IT NEVER GETS ANY BETTER. MY WIFE IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS
Dashboard leather delamination over passenger airbagAIR BAGS12 complaints2022-07 → 2024-12kia-k900-2015-dash-leather-airbag-delam
  • 11500196 Dear Sir or Madam I am writing to inform you of a defective issue with my 2015 KIA K900. The top dash from driver to passenger side has warped and pull back tremendously. It is my concern and safety that this will create a problem for the airbags and interfere with the airbag
  • 11479398 The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated the leather dashboard was separating from the passenger side air bag deployment section. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed the failure when the vehicle was returned from the dealer, for the engine
  • 11480038 The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated that he noticed peeling and bubbling above the passenger’s side of the air bag housing. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the
Engine stall and electrical shutdown while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE6 complaints2016-03 → 2024-12kia-k900-2015-engine-stall-elec-shutdown
  • 11541983 Traveling at 35 MPH on local street --- Engine stalled without warning --- Steered to side of road --- Electric steering continued to offer assist until brought to stop --- Many amber warning lights --- Msg center instructed to shift to park and turn off ignition --- Vehicle set
  • 10851209 IN DECEMBER, 2015, MY 6 MONTH OLD 2015 KIA K900 WITH NO MORE THAN 8,000 MILES REFUSED TO START. TWO AND HALF HOURS LATER, WITH TWO TOW TRUCKS ON THE SCENE, AIDED BY KIA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, THE CAR FINALLY RE-STARTED. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2016 I LEFT
  • 11460364 The vehicle has lost electrical power at highway speeds and while idling at stop lights

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
542015-07-202026-09-0111EXTERIOR LIGHTING:18; AIR BAGS:14; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:9; SERVICE BRAKES:8; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V21000012/04/2016EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSKia 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.Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.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.
23V65200025/09/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEKia 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.An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
AQ23002openHyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE2023-11-17··The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20245legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Kia K900 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/kia/k900
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Kia K900},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/kia/k900}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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