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2015 Kia K900 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Kia K900 has 54 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 K900 years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Headlights.

2015 Kia K900
Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

54

Per year

5

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (18 of 54), then Air bags (14) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2016

The 2016 K900 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Kia K900. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V652000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2016-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 16V210000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (54 total)

Exterior lighting
18
Air bags
14
Electrical system
9
Engine
6
Hydraulic brakes
6
Structure
4
Steering
3
Suspension
3
Wheels
3
Service brakes
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Powertrain
1
Seats
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

320151020161201732018120192202092022720231320241202542026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My 2015 Kia K900 developed a no-start condition and displayed a “Check Brake Fuse” warning starting July 4th 2026. The vehicle will not start, and the cause of the failure is currently unknown. It was perfectly fine. I…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Vehicle had the official HECU fire recall performed overheated less than 2 weeks later causing an overheated ECM power relay. Spoke with KIA corporate a represenative in the premium department is actively denying the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-25
  • "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…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-31
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated that while the headlights were set to automatic mode while driving at night, the headlights unexpectedly turned off independently. However, while the headlights were…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-04-17
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights flickered intermittently and turned off occasionally without warning. The headlights eventually resumed normal…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2025-04-21

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Kia K900 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
K900 5L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
K900 3.8L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

First generation (RH), 2015–2018
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Kia K900 reliable?

The 2015 Kia K900 has 54 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 K900 years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Headlights.

What are common problems with a 2015 Kia K900?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (18 of 54), then Air bags (14) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Kia K900 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 K900 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Kia K900 been recalled?

The 2015 Kia K900 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Kia K900?

Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2015 Kia K900 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Kia K900 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Kia K900 is 19.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).