2015 Kia K900 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2015 Kia K900 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (18 reports).

2Recalls
54Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 Kia K900 recalls

Brake control module short can cause engine fire

Recall 23V652Sep 25, 20231,730,192 vehicles affected

The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which runs the antilock brake and traction control system, may develop an electrical short.

Headlights May Flicker or Shut Off While Driving

Recall 16V210Apr 12, 20163,099 vehicles affected

In affected vehicles equipped with LED headlights, electrical resistance can build up inside the multi-function light switch when it is in AUTO mode.

Most common 2015 Kia K900 problems

Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting18
Air Bags14
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other7
Engine6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Structure5
Steering3
Suspension3
Wheels3

What owners report

2026-09-01, Electrical System
My 2015 Kia K900 developed a no-start condition and displayed a “Check Brake Fuse” warning starting July 4th 2026. The vehicle will not start, and the cause of the failure is currently unknown. It was perfectly fine. I took the vehicle to an authorized Kia dealership for diagnosis and paid a diagnostic fee. The dealership inspected the vehicle but told me they were unable to determine what is causing the problem. The dealership advised me that all recalls on my vehicle are currently up to date. However, I am concerned because this model has previously been subject to a safety recall involving the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU)/ABS electrical system and fuse due to the possibil
2026-08-25, Electrical System
Vehicle had the official HECU fire recall performed overheated less than 2 weeks later causing an overheated ECM power relay. Spoke with KIA corporate a represenative in the premium department is actively denying the existence of their court-ordered safety settlement and refusing to repair the vehicle. The dealership and Kia Corporate Customer Care are denying warranty coverage and refusing to recognize the active Kia HECU (Zakikhani) Settlement Extended Warranty for this dangerous thermal event."
2026-07-31, Exterior Lighting
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 included. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
2026-04-17, Exterior Lighting
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 without failure. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2025-04-21, Exterior Lighting
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 failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V210000 (Exterior Lighting). The dealer was also notified of the failure and the contact was provided the same information as the manufacturer provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

2015 Kia K900 questions

Does the 2015 Kia K900 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Kia K900: Brake control module short can cause engine fire; Headlights May Flicker or Shut Off While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia K900?

Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (18), Air Bags (14), Electrical System (9).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Kia K900 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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