Kia K900 Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Kia K900 has 4 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2015–2020; the most recent is 24V169000 (Mar 1, 2024) for engine & cooling, covering 2019–2020 models. The 2016 model year has the most, with 3.
Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most K900 recalls involve service brakes (2), engine & cooling (1) and exterior lighting (1).
2 campaigns carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning
Kia K900 recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | engine & cooling | 2020 K900 recalls |
| 2019 | 1 | engine & cooling | 2019 K900 recalls |
| 2018 | 2 | service brakes | 2018 K900 recalls |
| 2017 | 2 | service brakes | 2017 K900 recalls |
| 2016 | 3 | service brakes, exterior lighting | 2016 K900 recalls |
| 2015 | 2 | service brakes, exterior lighting | 2015 K900 recalls |
Biggest Kia K900 recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
K900 model years: 2015–2018
K900 model years: 2016–2018
K900 model years: 2019–2020
K900 model years: 2015–2016
All 4 Kia K900 recalls (newest first)
Mar 1, 202424V169000Engine & cooling2019–2020
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger, hoses/plumbing)
K900 model years: 2019–2020 · about 36,248 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
The risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
Sep 25, 202323V652000 PARK OUTSIDEService brakes2015–2018
Component: Service brakes
K900 model years: 2015–2018 · about 1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Feb 2, 202222V051000 PARK OUTSIDEService brakes2016–2018
Component: Service brakes
K900 model years: 2016–2018 · about 126,747 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse for the HECU circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC227.
Apr 12, 201616V210000Exterior lighting2015–2016
Component: Exterior lighting (headlights)
K900 model years: 2015–2016 · about 3,099 vehicles in the whole campaign
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.
How to check if your K900 has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Kia dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2020 Kia K900 recall check.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Kia K900 have?
4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Kia K900 across model years 2015–2020. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 4. The 2016 model year has the most, with 3.
What is the latest Kia K900 recall?
24V169000, filed with NHTSA on Mar 1, 2024: engine & cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger, hoses/plumbing), covering 2019–2020 K900 models. The fix is free at Kia dealers.
What is the biggest Kia K900 recall?
By vehicles covered, 23V652000 (Sep 25, 2023), a service brakes campaign covering about 1,730,192 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the K900.
How do I check if my Kia K900 has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Kia dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Kia dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the KIA K900, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.