Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2015. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 K900 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 K900 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 K900 | 10 | 3 |
| 2015 K900Most complaints | 54 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Exterior lighting21
- Air bags16
- Electrical system13
- Engine9
- Unknown or other8
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Structure5
- Wheels4
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Kia K900 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Kia K900 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Kia K900 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Kia K900 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia K900 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia K900 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 4 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.3–11.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | K900 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.8 | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| 2017 | K900 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.8 | 9.3 | 11.8 |
| 2016 | K900 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 9.2 | 11.8 |
| 2015 | K900 · Full-size · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 8.9 | 11.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
4 campaigns cover the K900.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls