repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Kia K900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2015 Kia K900, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Kia K900 has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
14Air bags
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes, hydraulic
4Structure
3Wheels
3Steering
3Suspension
87 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 1 |
| Air bags | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Kia K900 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other K900 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the K900 median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Kia K900 safety ratings
2015 Kia K900 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Kia K900, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What K900 owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 Campaign Number: 16V210000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the VIN was not…
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 manually turned to the on position, the headlights remained operational and…
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 operation while the contact continued driving. The manufacturer was notified of the…
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