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.
2016 Kia K900Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2016 Kia K900, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 November 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Kia K900 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
2Air bags
2Engine
2Exterior lighting
1Wheels
1Forward collision avoidance
1Service brakes
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 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 · 2024 Q1
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.
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
2016 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
2016 Kia K900 safety ratings
2016 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Kia K900, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What K900 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There is a safety recall on my K900 Kia. That it could catch fire while driving or parked. I called the parts department of Kia and they said they do not have any remedy at this point. The recall notice states that if the repair is not going to be done in a timely manner that I have the right to…
While driving with the lights in auto mode, the light flicker and sometime go off. I took the car to the dealer to have it repaired. I was charged over $700 for the repair. I have since found out that this is an issue as noted in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V210000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN…
I drove to an appointment when I got ready to leave the car was fine then the epb light came on I put it into drive because I know that will release it, per the car manual instructions. It did not release the brakes and the car would not move. Had to call a tow truck the car was stuck in place. Per…
Own a 2016 K900?
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