2017 KIA K900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 17, 2023 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other K900 years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 KIA K900. That ranks 3rd out of 6 K900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 KIA K900 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Parking Brake1
Service Brakes1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Parking Brake150%———
Service Brakes150%———
Structure150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 1 complaints
2020: 1202012023: 120231

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 KIA K900 recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outsideSep 25, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · 1,730,192 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outsideFeb 2, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V051000 · 126,747 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

We were going about 5 miles an hour went to apply the brakes and the hell was rock hard and the car lunged forward at the swerve into the other lane avoid the car in front of us after this occurred all the warning lights on the dash lit up there is absolutely no indication that the brakes would fail

Service Brakes · received Jan 17, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11502091

The 2017 kia k 900 has had multiple issues of concern. The 4 passenger doors have all rippled and separated from the door intrusion bar.i have brought this concern to the attention of kia service center and kia cooperate. It was suggested that vehicle be taken to two collision shops for…

Structure · received May 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11326597

Other KIA K900 years

← 2016 K900 · 2018 K900 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2020 K90001
2019 K90021
2018 K90002
201722
2016 K900103
2015 K900542

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 KIA K900?

Owners most often report parking brake, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 KIA K900?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 KIA K900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other K900 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.