Model year 2015 · Kia

2015 Kia K900 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia K900 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: K900.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia K900, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V652000	September 25, 2023	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
16V210000	April 12, 2016	Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Systems involved: Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V652000Manufacturer no. SC284

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: September 25, 2023
Owner notification: March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 1,730,192 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: K900

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V652000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V210000Manufacturer no. SC130

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: April 12, 2016
Owner notification: May 20, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,099 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Kia K900: December 18, 2013 – January 11, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: K900

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V210000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 26, 2023.