2016 Kia K900 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Kia K900.

20152017
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Kia K900 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Airbags

#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia K900.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Wheel Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Kia K900. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Kia K900

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,860,038 vehicles.

23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,730,192 affected

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.

22V051000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~126,747 affected

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.

16V210000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~3,099 affected

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.

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2016 Kia K900 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Kia K900 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Kia K900 has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Kia K900?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Kia K900 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,860,038 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Kia K900?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia K900 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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