2015 KIA K900

2 recalls, 79 complaints - 119 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

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, 2... Read more

1,730,192 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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 an... Read more

Consequence

Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

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.

3,099 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Complaint Statistics

79 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
ENGINE	6
SERVICE BRAKES	5
STEERING	5
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD	4
SUSPENSION	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3

Incident date: Feb 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E Sprinter. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road and turned o... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2024

Steering wheel jerks to center position when making turns and power steering has totally stopped working now

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

Passenger side dash board leather cover has pulled away from dash - thus creating a safety issue with the airbag. Porsche has examined the damage and recommended a repair but will not cover the cost - but did advise that in the event of a accident - they do see a potential problem with the passenge... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

the truck was at a stoplight and the auto start/stop system shuts off the engine to conserve fuel. The engine will not turn back on. the truck autoshift corrects the transmission to park. The shifter then can not be used. the truck has to be restarted. The restart can happen on the first try or... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2024

The van will not start on a regular basis. Usually within a week the battery voltage has depleted to the point the van will not start. Have to put a charger on it often. This is a commonly reported problem on many forums.

Incident date: Dec 4, 2024

Coolant control valve failure. The 3.0 Duramax Diesel engine coolant control valve is known for failure. The part is not available and it has no availability time frame from GM. Vehicle goes into reduced acceleration mode hindering driver from being able yo accelerate safely in traffic.

Incident date: Dec 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at various speeds and accelerating and decelerating, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle also lunged forward while braking. The vehicle was taken to the local de... Read more

Incident date: Dec 23, 2023

The accident happened when I was using the "BRAKE HOLD SYSTEM". It is designed to use when the needs to stop briefly. When the Brake Hold button is touched while the driver's foot is on the brake pedal, the driver do not need to step on the brake even though the shift lever is in D. After I finished... Read more

Crash Fire 2 injured

Incident date: Dec 23, 2023

Crash Fire 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

Numerous issues: 1. Multiple misfire codes, check engine 2. Loss of Coolant, no indication of leaks 3. Faulty thermostat. Loss of A/C and heat 4. Bottom of both sliding door panels corroded, with paint loss 5. Uconnect system malfunctioned, not working at all **Repairs have costs thousan... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2024

My 2020 Toyota RAV4 has a recall, and I want to address it as soon as possible because I am very worried about this issue when driving. Right now, I feel anxious and uneasy, and I don't dare to drive the car anymore. I contacted Toyota, but they are evading the issue and have not provided a timeline... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300. While driving at various speeds, the contact could hear an abnormal sound from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

There is a significant crack in the inside rear panel of my panoramic sunroof, and no apparent or visible point of impact. The crack is spreading and needs to be replaced or I fear the glass will shatter. There is no evidence of the crack on the exterior, only on the interior. Car is out of warran... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2024

I am filing a complaint about a recurring issue with the radio in my Honda Accord. The head unit continuously emits a loud static noise, even when the radio is turned off. This static is not only extremely disruptive but also poses a safety risk. The only way to stop the noise is to either stop and ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2024

Got into vehicle and before starting window just shattered. No issues prior with the rear window just random and for no apparent reason it shattered from inside out.

Incident date: Sep 25, 2023

When I started my car, during the warm-up process, it dropped revs and turned off. After several tries, it turned on. While driving, when the vehicle was stopped, it began to jerk slightly. The safety risk is that the car, while I am driving, could turn off and cause an accident, in which people cou... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2024

This 2013 Escape has a 1.6L Ecoboost engine with a known engine design flaw that allows coolant to leak and be consumed through cylinders 2 and 3. This is known to cause car fires, overheating of the engine, etc.. I recently experienced the precipitous consumption of coolant through the engine w... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the message "Engine Fault - Service Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to Firestone, where it was diagnosed that the coolant pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; howev... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2023

As I was driving in the middle of a rainstorm and the typical collision avoidance, lane departure, blind spot monitoring lights turned on and off intermittently, which was expected with this car. I’m used to it by now. But as I came down a descent on the two lane highway (CA interstate 80 around T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2023

Incident date: Feb 29, 2024

Question 1) I’m experiencing bubbling under the factory paint and it’s available for inspection Question 2) Unknown Question 3) Yes Question 4) Yes it has been inspected by Chevrolet dealership Question 5) I noticed the defects when I bought the vehicle brand new in 3/1/2023

Incident date: Dec 21, 2023

Front park sensor will intermittently go off like it is detecting an object when vehicle is at stopped, but there's no object, went to Chrysler Dealership for warranty 7 Times, Last time dealer service confirm and recreate the problem but can not replace because NO FAIL CODE as me open case with Chr... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2017

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before suddenly accelerating quickly, causing the contact to brake hard and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle retur... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2022

The high beams no longer work at all. The blue indicator light on the dash will appear, but the high beams are not working. The low beams work just fine as well as the daytime running lights. Bulb replacement did not fix the issue. It is a major safety concern not having access to high beams.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2023

Abs and traction control lights come on and off after hitting bumps or just randomly. Started in the winter and it would disable 4WD which is not acceptable since this is a plow vehicle. Problem has gotten worse over time with the lights coming on and off multiple times per trip. The problem is av... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2023

Experiencing what’s known as the “death wobble.”

Incident date: Aug 12, 2023

Critical Safety Issue: Malfunctioning Wipers in Both Auto and Manual Modes. Experiencing nearly catastrophic situations due to faulty wipers during heavy fog and rain at nighttime while driving at high speeds is a severe safety concern. Immediate attention is required, especially with the impending... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

I took possession of my vehicle 1/12/23 and charged it successfully in my garage with my level 2 charger at 48A per Hyundai's specifications until May 19, 2023. Charging aborted prematurely on that date due to overheating of the charging port. Starting May 20, 2023 I lowered the charging rate in my ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2023

On July 14th of this year, I was driving my vehicle on the highway when it abruptly accelerated without me changing my pressure on the gas pedal. The check engine light then turned on, which prompted me to have my car inspected as soon as I could. I did not have an appointment until July 20th and wa... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2023

Incident date: Jan 22, 2019

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 deployment on the passe... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2019

Incident date: Jun 5, 2019

Dear Sir or Madam There are delaminating safety hazard issues on my KIA K900 that could lead to potential serious injuries or death that interfere with the passenger airbag. Over the last 3 years the top dash from the driver side across to the the passenger airbag has warped and continues to separat... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2019

Incident date: Jul 1, 2022

The dashboard leather is beginning to warp quite significantly. I worry that this will interfere with the deployment of the passenger-side airbag.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2022

The dashboard leather is beginning to warp quite significantly. I worry that this will interfere with the deployment of the passenger-side airbag.

Incident date: Apr 8, 2022

DASH BOARD MELTING BACK FROM HEAT

Incident date: Apr 8, 2022

DASH BOARD MELTING BACK FROM HEAT

Incident date: Oct 25, 2022

Dash not holding together as it should. It seems to be exposing passenger side airbag and wiring for airbag.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2022

The leather from the dashboard has rolled back and it will block, at least partially, the passenger airbag deployment if I’m in a front end collision. The lane keeping assistant doesn’t work at all. When driving 43 mph the car starts to vibrate until I reach a speed of 61-63 mph

Incident date: Jul 13, 2022

Incident date: Aug 10, 2022

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 failure. The failure... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2022

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 control module repair.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2021

The PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG will be blocked from opening correctly in the event of a front end collision. The AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS lights flash on and off with small changes in ambient light causing distractions to oncoming vehicles and also inhibiting driver's visibility in low light situations. ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2021

Incident date: Mar 30, 2022

The vehicle has lost electrical power at highway speeds and while idling at stop lights.

Showing 50 of 79 complaints.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2015 KIA K900

2015 Kia K900 4 DR RWD

Category	Rating
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2015 KIA K900

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Premium	$4,300

CO2 Emissions: 428.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 KIA K900

119 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	14
350000 EQUIPMENT	13
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	7
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	5
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	5
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	5
100000 POWER TRAIN	5

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

160000 STRUCTURE

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8AT (A8LR1-SBW) SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT AND TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace two (2) solenoid valves (35R and 4&OD) and improve the gear shift logic of the Transmission C

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

130000 VISIBILITY

PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP: IDENTIFYING A SEIZED COMPRESSOR - This Pitstop provides information regarding the diagnosis of an A/C related concern on 2017-2019MY Sportage (QL) and 2015-2018MY K900 (KH) vehicles that may have a seized compressor. To confirm the

130000 VISIBILITY

PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY~ K900 (KH), 2016MY~ Optima (JFa/JF), and 2018MY~ Stinger (CK) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to r

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PS430 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB TRA067.

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES DATA TRANSFER - This bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (A/T) characteristic values on 2015MY-2018MY K900 (KH) vehicles equipped wi

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SC156 - TSB - Technical Service Bulletin regarding the K900 Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Sticker.

154000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

SC156 - TSB - Technical Service Bulletin regarding the K900 Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Sticker.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SC156 - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

154000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

SC156 - DEALER PRINCIPAL LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SC156 - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

154000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

SC156 - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SC156 - OWNER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

154000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

SC156 - OWNER LETTER - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SC156 - QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker FAQs.

154000 SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

SC156 - QUESTION AND ANSWER GUIDE - Notification of new safety recall campaign for the seatbelt anchor pretensioner sticker FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features a small detent with a spring to provide increased resistance

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

130000 VISIBILITY

TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: PREMIUM NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 through March 17, 2015, to resolve concerns r

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVA

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipp

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TSB: INHIBITOR SWITCH DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION - This bulletin gives information regarding the steps to take regarding the diagnosis of the Inhibitor Switch.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. T

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A ?CHECK BSD SYSTEM? MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254

350000 EQUIPMENT

273000 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO INSPECT THE START BUTTON SWITCH CAP AND REPLACE THE START BUTTON SWITCH ASSEMBLY, IF NECESSARY, ON CERTAIN 2015 MY K900 (KH

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: START STOP BUTTON (SSB) INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA228) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the start button switch cap and replace the start button switch assembly, if necessary

350000 EQUIPMENT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC130) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH (SEE BELOW) IN CERTAIN 2015~2016MY K900 (KH) LUXURY V8 VEHICLES,EQUIPPED WITH LED HEADLIGHTS, AND PRODUCED FROM DEC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SC130) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Multi-Function Switch (see below) in certain 2015~2016MY K900 (KH) Luxury V8 vehicles, equipped with LED Headl

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

100000 POWER TRAIN

8-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS - ON K900 (KH) VEHICLES, THE 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION (A8TR1) HAS PRECISE DIRECT SOLENOID CONTROL FOR THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE SYSTEM INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. DUE TO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE VARIANCE AT THE T

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED TO RAISE THE WIPER ARMS TO THE FULLY VERTICAL POSITION.

350000 EQUIPMENT

CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE PROCEDURE TO BE USED TO RAISE THE WIPER ARMS TO THE FULLY VERTICAL POSITION.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SERVICE ACTION - REAR OXYGEN (02) SENSOR LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA199) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 13, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2014, TO IMP

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC1501) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO EXTRACTING ?IN USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING? EMISSIONS DATA FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT (ECU) OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SOLD IN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY N

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB: A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE A/C COMPRESSOR ON SOME 2015MY K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE DIMINISHED COOLING PERFORMANCE OR

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PITSTOP: AIR INTAKE MODE CHANGES WHEN OPENING SUNROOF - WHEN ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE AIR INTAKE MODE SWITCHING FROM RECIRCULATION TO FRESH AIR MODE WITHOUT CUSTOMER INPUT; ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES IN THIS PITSTOP, THE

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE ?SMART PEDAL? IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDU

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH? ISSUES AFTER IPHONE? IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE? WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC.) WHILE PAIRED TO A HE

350000 EQUIPMENT

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE REPLACEMENT (SA177) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE HEADREST ELEVATOR MODULE OF SOME K900 (KH) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

350000 EQUIPMENT

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA 173) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 throu

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA174) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 2015MY K900 vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may e

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

PITSTOP: BATTERY REPLACEMENT ? VENT HOSE MODIFICATION - When replacing a battery for K900 utilizing P/N 37110 H9000U; a slight modification to the vent elbow/hose will be needed in order to properly secure the vent hose assembly to the repl

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Showing 100 of 119 bulletins.

KIA K900 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA K900 across all model years (2015, 2020).

11 Total Recalls

100 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

2 Reported Crashes

3 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

KIA K900 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	1	0	View
2019	1	4	View
2018	2	0	View
2017	2	3	View
2016	3	14	View
2015 (current)	2	79

Other KIA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SORENTO	188	13,593	View
SPORTAGE	165	6,601	View
SEDONA	118	3,350	View
OPTIMA	100	10,128	View
TELLURIDE	70	2,186	View
SOUL	66	7,233	View
SOUL EV	62	50	View
SORENTO HYBRID	62	159	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2015 KIA K900

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2015 KIA K900

Safety Technology

EPA Fuel Economy, 2015 KIA K900

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 KIA K900

Most Affected Components

KIA K900 - All Years Overview

KIA K900 - Year by Year

Other KIA Models