Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 16V-210 · 2015–2016 Kia K900
Kia Motors America recall 16V-210 covers 3,099 2015–2016 Kia K900 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V210000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 and result in the headlights flickering or turning off when driving.
The risk
Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
87%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 94 vehicles were listed as unreachable.