KIA K900 Problems by Year
KIA K900 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K900 year: 2015, 2016. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 K900: 54 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2016 K900: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2019 K900: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA K900 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All KIA K900 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 K900 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 K900 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 K900 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 K900 | 2 | 2 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2016 K900 | 10 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 K900 | 54 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA K900 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2015 (54), 2016 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical K900 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA K900?
Exterior Lighting, with 21 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA K900 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.