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2018 Kia K900 Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2018 Kia K900 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2023 for the control unit / module.

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NHTSA data checked 2 days ago

54/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical K900 year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2018 Kia K900 recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Service brakes: control unit / module

23V652000Sep 25, 20231,730,192 vehicles affected

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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.

Service brakes: control unit / module

22V051000Feb 2, 2022126,747 vehicles affected

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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.

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Kia K900: every year compared

2015 2016 2017 02018 2019 2020

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2020	0	1	0	0	-	B
2019	2	1	0	0	Electrical system	C
2018	0	2	0	0	-	C
2017	2	2	0	0	Brakes	C
2016	10	3	0	0	Electrical system	F
2015	54	2	1	1	Lights	F

All K900 years

2018 Kia K900 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2018 Kia K900	0	2	0	C
2018 Kia Sorento	255	3	12	C	Compare
2018 Kia Optima Plug-IN Hybrid	246	0	10	D	Compare
2018 Kia Optima	235	2	10	C	Compare
2018 Kia Soul EV	225	3	16	C	Compare
2018 Kia Soul	222	1	15	C	Compare
2018 Kia Sportage	166	3	7	D	Compare
2018 Kia Forte	136	3	13	C	Compare
2018 Kia Niro Hybrid	61	0	5	C	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2018 Kia K900

Does the 2018 Kia K900 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Kia K900: control unit / module (September 2023); control unit / module (February 2022). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2018 Kia K900 had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2018 Kia K900 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Kia K900 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Kia K900 years have the most complaints?

2015 (54), 2016 (10), 2017 (2). See every Kia K900 year compared.

What should I do if my 2018 Kia K900 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data