2015 Kia K900 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
16,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 54 complaints (29.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 20.4% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 9.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 16 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
Exterior Lighting: 16; Air Bags: 14; Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Engine: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard: 4; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 29 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2015: 3; 2016: 10; 2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2022: 9; 2023: 7; 2024: 13; 2025: 1; 2026: 4
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10736055 · 2015-07-23 (July 23, 2015)
PURCHASED 3/9/15 IN CO.DROVE TO GET THE CAR BECAUSE WE WANTED A VIP OPTION PCKG.MANY VIP FEATURES ARE ADAPTIVE/ACCESSIBLE OPTIONS FOR MY 100% COMBAT DISABLED VETERAN HUSBAND.ON 3/11,THE FIRST TIME WE PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE, AND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, THE STEERING COLUMN SHUDDERED LIKE A VEHICLE HAD HIT THE CAR. THE CAR WAS AT COTTONWOOD/PITRE KIA 4 TIMES OVER THE NEXT 3 MONTHS FOR A TOTAL OF 2 MONTHS OF THE FIRST 3 MONTHS. THE DEALER COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM,THE GM DROVE THE CAR, AND SAID IT WAS OK. MANUAL SAYS THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10736055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10851209 · 2016-03-23 (March 23, 2016)
IN DECEMBER, 2015, MY 6 MONTH OLD 2015 KIA K900 WITH NO MORE THAN 8,000 MILES REFUSED TO START. TWO AND HALF HOURS LATER, WITH TWO TOW TRUCKS ON THE SCENE, AIDED BY KIA ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, THE CAR FINALLY RE-STARTED. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2016 I LEFT THE DRIVEWAY HEADING WEST, AND ABOUT 4 HOUSES DOWN AT APPROX. 25 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO 'SHUT DOWN.' THERE WAS LOUD SCREECHING SOUND, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK, AND ALL THE ELECTRONICS WENT DEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE, AS THE STEERING, GAUGE CLUSTER, ELE…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,968 miles reported. Look up ODI 10851209 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11460364 · 2022-04-11 (April 11, 2022)
The vehicle has lost electrical power at highway speeds and while idling at stop lights.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11460364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11490888 · 2022-10-25 (October 25, 2022)
Dash not holding together as it should. It seems to be exposing passenger side airbag and wiring for airbag.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11490888 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925223 · 2016-11-09 (November 9, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA K900. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 01/27/17*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925223 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541983 · 2023-08-31 (August 31, 2023)
Traveling at 35 MPH on local street --- Engine stalled without warning --- Steered to side of road --- Electric steering continued to offer assist until brought to stop --- Many amber warning lights --- Msg center instructed to shift to park and turn off ignition --- Vehicle set Electric Parking Brake without operator input --- Phoned for assist from local towing company -- Vehicle could not be moved due to electric parking brake and electric shifter --- There are no Kia dealers in area -- Contacted Cowboy Kia of Conroe TX -- Told this shop doe…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11541983 at NHTSA ↗