Kia K900 years to avoid and best years
Newer Kia K900 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (54 complaints). From 2018 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2019 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 10 complaints). On the 2015 Kia K900, 15 of 54 complaints name Exterior lighting.
Data as of .
Kia K900 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Kia K900. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 21 |
| 2019 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 1 | Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Engine | 21 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 19 |
| 2017 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 2 | Parking brake, Structure | 19 |
| 2016 → Fewest | 1 | 10 | 3 | Air bags | 19 |
| 2015 → Most | 5 | 54 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 19.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (all temps); 10W-30 above -18°C (3.8L V6) · 6.4 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/50R18, 245/45R19 (trim-dependent) front / 245/50R18, 245/45R19, 275/40R19 (trim-dependent) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-051 covers certain 2016-2018 K900 vehicles (along with 2014-2016 Sportage models listed): the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine-compartment fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired; dealers install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board. Recall 23V-652 later covers certain 2015-2018 K900 vehicles (among many other Kia models listed) for a related HECU electrical short / fire risk; dealers replace the HECU fuse.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 5W-30 (all temps); 10W-30 above -18°C (3.3L turbo V6) · 7.3 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R19 front / 275/40R19 rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 24V-169 covers certain 2019-2020 K900 vehicles, and also 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles, equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct-injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil. An oil leak near hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine-compartment fire while driving. Dealers replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly free of charge (Kia SC300). The campaign's published unit count of 36,248 vehicles is shared across the named K900 and Stinger model years.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia K900 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2017 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2019 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2016 at 1 (from 10 complaints).
Which Kia K900 year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (54 complaints). On the 2015 Kia K900, 15 of 54 complaints name Exterior lighting.
How do Kia K900 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Kia K900 years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2018 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a Kia K900 use?
First-generation 3.8L V6 specs cite 5W-30 with about 6.4 qt; second-gen 3.3L turbo lists 5W-30 with about 7.3 qt—confirm temperature notes in the manual.
What tire sizes fit the Kia K900?
OE fitments include 245/50R18 and staggered 245/45R19 front with 275/40R19 rear on later models; check the placard.
What fire-risk recalls mention the Kia K900?
Recall 22V-051 and follow-on 23V-652 address HECU electrical short risks on 2015-2018 K900; recall 24V-169 covers 2019-2020 K900 3.3L turbo left turbo oil feed pipe leaks (shared unit count with Stinger).