2015 Kia K900 problems
The Kia K9, marketed as the Kia K900 in the United States and Canada and as the Kia Quoris in other export markets, is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Kia, now in its second generation.
The K9 was launched in South Korea in May 2012, with export sales beginning in late 2012. As of June 2013, it was sold in South Korea, the Middle East, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, Peru, Russia, the United States, and Canada. There are plans to release it in China, although Kia will not use the Quoris nameplate after it lost a legal battle. The K900 was discontinued in Canada by 2018, and the United States in January 2021.
The second generation K9 was launched in 2018.
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Common 2015 Kia K900 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2015 Kia K900, several common problems have been reported:
- Poor Headlight Illumination: Another common complaint involves poor headlight illumination in the 2015 Kia K900. Dim or inadequate headlights can compromise visibility, especially during nighttime driving, posing a safety risk to the driver and other road users.
- Other Issues: While not as prevalent as the above problems, some owners have reported additional concerns such as inoperative UVO systems in the 2017 K900, paint chips in the 2017 model, and oscillating vibrations in the 2016 K900.
These issues highlight potential areas of concern for Kia K900 owners, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance, timely repairs, and addressing any emerging problems promptly to ensure the safety and optimal performance of the vehicle.
Is the Kia K900 reliable?
There's no overwhelming evidence pointing to reliability issues with the 2019 K900. Three complaints about the engine are as bad as it gets. As of this writing, there are no recalls, either.
Are there any recalls for a 2015 Kia K900?
Kia's number for this recall is SC130. 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.
Why was the K900 discontinued?
Marketing and sales
Sales dropped to roughly 100-130 units in July and August 2014, and then to 56 in September and up to 62 October. The K900 was discontinued in 2018 in Canada, and in 2021 in the United States. Kia cited the market transition from large cars to crossovers and SUVs.
Does the 2015 Kia K900 have remote start?
Kia Models With Remote Start
However, it comes standard with these models: Kia Telluride. Kia Sorento. Kia K900.
2015 Kia K900 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia K900 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Kia K900 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Kia K900
The NHTSA has received 45 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Kia K900. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Kia K900 vehicles.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: KNALW4D47F6
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: RECALL MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER" SC284KH NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 23V652 KIA REFUSES TO PAY FOR DELIVERING THE CAR TO THEIR CERTIFIED K-900 DEALERSHIP KIA issued a recall in June of 2023. They notified us in March of 2024. We took our car to the local Dealer, but they would not give us an appointment. However, This local dealer in Tallahassee is not a K-900 Kia-designated dealer, anyway.. IN other words they can't fix k-900s. SO, We generally take the car to the closest K-900 certified dealer which is in Dothan, Alabama. Kia America refuses to pay for the tow to Dothan, and this local dealer is not certified and therefore refused to fix the problem. I tried again today, and still KIA America refuses to pay for the tow to Dothan to fix the car. Please advise
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: KNALW4D48F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Due to the poor quality/materials, the dashboard leather has warped to where the passenger side airbag will likely not deploy properly in the event of an accident. Additionally, the automatic cruise control switch has ceased to function. Cruise control can be turned on, but not set due to the switch failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNALW4D42F6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: My Kia Consumer Care Case #[XXX] assigned May 2024. For Lights/Headlights/Illumination Safety hazards. My complaint purpose is to explain & show docs. of my Interrupted Illumination Headlights/Loss of Viewing while using the headlights during the night. See attached snapshots taken on [XXX], [XXX] and [XXX] showing the Safety Hazards Interrupted Illumination LED Headlights/Loss of Headlight Visibility and indicating a Safety Risk with me having another crash. Due to this Safety Hazard issue, my vehicle safety driving is ONLY DURING THE DAY light DUE TO Interrupted Illumination Headlights/Loss of Headlight Visibility. I have also attached docs pertaining to the KIA RECALL #SC130 HEADLIGHT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH, which states the "consequence as Loss of Headlight Illumination and reduced visibility, in addition to an increase to the risk of a crash. I've already had a crash. I need this Safety Hazards Interrupted Illumination Headlights/Loss of Headlight Visibility and indicating a Safety Risk resolved with a recommended Safety Repair to its earliest time. Thank You [XXX] [XXX] 8/18/24 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-08
- VIN: KNALU4D42F6
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Dealer sold me a car with two front rims that are dented causing steering complications. The steering wheel shakes and pulls to the right, there is a whine noice coming from the column.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-25
- VIN: KNALW4D46F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-18
- VIN: KNALW4D40F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that a second notice would be mailed when parts were available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: KNALW4D45F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-04
- VIN: KNALW4D43F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-29
- VIN: KNALW4D45F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-21
- VIN: KNALW4D47F6
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-10
- VIN: KNALU4D49F6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The lights malfunctioned, by flickering and finally going out. Putting me and others at risk by not having my lights working properly. There were NO warnings, prior to the incident. It has happened numerous times, scaring me to death. I am 86 years old and wasn't prepared to have my lights go out and not be able to see where I was going, or if others could see me. It started in 2017 and has happened often since then. I didn't know what was wrong and the Dealer said they didn't know anything about it BUT it continues to happen. Now the dealers want $159.00 to diagnose a faulty light problem that is DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHERS.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-04
- VIN: KNALU4D49F6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger side headlights intermittently flickered then turned off and turned on. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V210000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 42,200.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-12
- VIN: KNALW4D42F6
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 does not service the Kia K900 --- Contacted Sterling Kia of Bryan/College Station TX --- Told this shop does not service the Kia K900 --- Contacted DeMontrond Kia of North Houston --- Told it would be 2 weeks before service --- Resorted to local independent service --- Advised failure of ECU p/n 39110-3FKN5.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: KNALW4D46F6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: While driving at night, the headlights flicker and then just turn off automatically. When I tried to manually turn them on, they will flicker again and then turn off automatically again. There is a recall on this exact thing happening to the same year, make and model as my car but I am told it doesn't apply to my VIN #. I am a single woman on a major highway (I 75 in Florida) with children, at night, when this happened and had to drive over 5 miles to the nearest exit where I felt safe to pull off the road. There was no warning that this was going to happen, and it continues to happen every time I use my headlights. This hinders me from night driving.
AIR BAGS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-03
- VIN: KNALW4D44F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
- Summary: The front passenger seat belt light was not going away even when the passenger was in the seat with the belt on. The dealership kept the car for 8 days to fix these issues. They offered no loaner or rental for us to use during this time. The seatbelt light was coming on due to a failure of the airbag sensor. The dealership and Kia have advised the part needed for repairing this issue is back-ordered and no timetable is available for it to be delivered. Furthermore, both Kia Corporate and the dealership have acknowledged that this issue is a safety issue as the airbag(s) may not deploy. Even though this major safety issue exists Kia has offered nothing in the way of a solution. If the airbags fail to deploy in an accident I will hold Kia fully responsible for all the damages and injuries caused by the same. Sumit S. DateAttorney at Law
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-22
- VIN: KNALW4D48F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: Dear Sir or Madam I am writing to inform you of a defective issue with my 2015 KIA K900. The top dash from driver to passenger side has warped and pull back tremendously. It is my concern and safety that this will create a problem for the airbags and interfere with the airbag deployment on the passenger side and headlight sensor. This is a safety defective issue that can interfere or cause malfunction with or during an accident-causing serious injuries and possible death should an accident accrue. I drive on a daily basics transporting my family and others. Their safety as well as mines are foremost important. I ask that you take a look into this urgent matter. I and my family lives are in your hands. I can be contacted at my email and via phone to discuss this matter further. I await your reply soon. Thank you for your time.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-05
- VIN: KNALW4D48F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: Dear Sir or Madam There are delaminating safety hazard issues on my KIA K900 that could lead to potential serious injuries or death that interfere with the passenger airbag. Over the last 3 years the top dash from the driver side across to the the passenger airbag has warped and continues to separates, leaving me afraid to drive or transport my children in the front seat overall. This puts me, my family and others at risk on a daily basis. While driving is a privilege, it my duty to protect my family and others who travel with me. What is are you going to do to solve this issues. The safety of my family is in your hands.
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-01
- VIN: Knalw4d48f6
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The dashboard leather is beginning to warp quite significantly. I worry that this will interfere with the deployment of the passenger-side airbag.
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-04-08
- VIN: KNALU4D43F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASH BOARD MELTING BACK FROM HEAT
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-25
- VIN: KNALU4D41F6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Dash not holding together as it should. It seems to be exposing passenger side airbag and wiring for airbag.
AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-13
- VIN: KNALW4D42F6
- Components: AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: The leather from the dashboard has rolled back and it will block, at least partially, the passenger airbag deployment if I’m in a front end collision. The lane keeping assistant doesn’t work at all. When driving 43 mph the car starts to vibrate until I reach a speed of 61-63 mph
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-10
- VIN: KNALW4D46F6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated that he noticed peeling and bubbling above the passenger’s side of the air bag housing. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-02
- VIN: KNALW4D4XF6
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Kia K900. The contact stated the leather dashboard was separating from the passenger side air bag deployment section. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed the failure when the vehicle was returned from the dealer, for the engine control module repair. The vehicle was taken to an upholstery repair shop which diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-01
- VIN: KNALW4D4XF6
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG will be blocked from opening correctly in the event of a front end collision. The AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS lights flash on and off with small changes in ambient light causing distractions to oncoming vehicles and also inhibiting driver's visibility in low light situations. There is another sensor that is impacted by the defect, but I'm not sure of it's function. All of these issues are caused by well known dash cover defects on k900s like mine, as well as Hyundai Equus, and other names in the US and around the world. It may affect other Kia car's as well, such as the Forte. IN SUMMARY: DASH COVER ADHESIVE AND SECUREMENT LET LOOSE AND IS IMPEDING PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, INTERFERING WITH PROPER FUNCTION OF HEADLIGHTS, AND COVERING DASH MOUNTED SENSORS. The defect was brought to a dealership for Goodwill consideration, as many cars have been repaired by Hyundai/Kia under goodwill warranty even before it progressed to a safety issue by covering the airbag and dash sensors. However, the District Parts and Service Manager was only concerned with my prior patronage, not with the quality nor safety of their cars. I escalated this to the 2nd level of Kia Customer service, and it was initially declined before the 2nd level representative even looked at the pictures or description of the safety defects. The 2nd level Rep reported that the DPSM would not return his calls. The 2nd level Rep had some contact with Kia engineers, but they determined that leather and/or hard plastic over the airbag opening would somehow not be a safety issue. The headlights were never discussed in Kia's "investigation." Eric, the 2nd level Rep initially encouraged me to NOT file with NHTSA because he claimed all goodwill requests were reported to NHTSA by Kia Corporation!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-30
- VIN: KNALU4D44F6
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The vehicle has lost electrical power at highway speeds and while idling at stop lights.
2015 Kia K900 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2015 Kia K900.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
Negative 2015 Kia K900 car reviews
Positive 2015 Kia K900 car reviews
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This car is an excellent choice for those seeking a full-size sedan with a comfortable ride and powerful engine, without the high cost and unreliability of German cars. While the soft suspension may result in some body roll in corners, the car still maintains a good grip due to its 245 front and 275 rear tires, which also give it a sleek appearance. The design is beautiful, with a glass roof and stunning rear end, and the front has grown on me as well. It's also extremely reliable, with only regular fluid changes needed in the 30k-80k miles that I've owned it. It has never let me down, except for one flat tire, but the car comes with a nice spare. The parts are sturdier than your average Kia, more like an early 2000s Benz, and the car has clearly been designed with thought and attention to detail as a flagship vehicle for Kia/Hyundai. The carpets are plush, there's plenty of leather throughout the car, and the leather/vinyl dash is very nice. The back seats are spacious, making it great for road trips, and the large trunk can easily accommodate luggage for four adults. The auto trunk, backup camera, sensors, sunshades, and other features are all nice touches, and the entertainment system is decent. Overall, this car has been very inexpensive to run and has retained its value well.
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Briefly, I owned a 2015 K900 VIP and it was a great vehicle in every way. After some life events 7 years later, I needed to find another vehicle and saw a rare K900 in a dealership lot. I bought it and it had all the options I wanted, including adaptive cruise, AC/heated seats x 4, soft close doors, and German quality in build and interior/tech/touch. Well done Kia! The newest version is another masterpiece.
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The 2015 model is truly luxury at its best. Everything about it, from the features to the feel, is simply amazing. I strongly believe that the stigma of it being a Kia and a luxury car doesn't do it justice. Whenever I drive it, people stop, stare, and come ask me what it is. They rave about it and I can't help but feel proud of my car. It's a true jewel that deserves more recognition. I absolutely LOVE it!!!
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I've always been a fan of the Hyundai Equus, but unfortunately it was out of my price range when it was first released. However, I recently discovered that Kia was purchased by Hyundai and that the K900 is essentially a re-badged Genesis with the Equus V8 GTI engine. One day, while browsing K900's online with my son, I stumbled upon a beautiful one for sale in the Cleveland area at an unbeatable price. Without hesitation, I purchased it sight unseen and flew in from CT to pick it up. I have never regretted that decision. The car is absolutely amazing - solid as a rock, extremely powerful, and incredibly comfortable. Although there have been a few minor issues, such as a trunk leak and poorly designed door handle stops, they have all been resolved. The AC compressor even blew out while the car was still under warranty, but the dealership replaced it for free. The only thing missing is lane assist, which was an optional feature at the time. Despite this, there are still plenty of ways to listen to music, including a hard drive for the
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I purchased this car back in 2017 with 35,000 miles on it. Now, in 2020 with 65,000 miles on it, I am living in San Diego. The only issue I have had with it was a rattling headrest on bumpy roads, but I took it to the dealer and they fixed it with no problem. In the past, I have owned an MB C230, BMW 540i (V8), and 740i (V8), but I have decided that I will never own a German car again due to their high cost. However, the K900 is fantastic and I enjoy not having to take it to the mechanic often. The handling is a minor issue, as it is a bit too floaty and doesn't handle corners as well as BMWs do. Additionally, the auto cruise feature is programmed in reverse, which can be a bit of a bummer. Despite these minor issues, I have never hit another car in LA traffic, which is a testament to the car's safety features. Overall, it's a super car! As of July 2021, with 72,000 miles on it, I had to replace the shocks and struts, which was a bit pricey due to the lack of aftermarket parts. The engine has always had a noise when cold, which I thought was a squeaky belt, but it turns out to be a known internal issue. Unfortunately, as the second owner of the car, the repair is not covered. However, I still think it's a good car and hope it doesn't give me any major issues. The brakes have held up well since I bought it at 35,000 miles, and they are long-lasting, so I'll stick with the stock brakes.
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Kia K900?
Nicholaus Franecki 2024-05-16
Despite my initial love for the car, I have been disappointed by the handling of an electrical issue with the radio. It took 8 months for a Kia engineer to identify the problem, which still remains unresolved after 10 months. This experience has led me to question the competence of Kia's engineers and dealerships. As a result, I have lowered my rating from 5 to 2 stars and have decided not to purchase another Kia. I would advise others to carefully consider their dealership options before making a purchase.
Prince Herman 2024-04-08
Before committing to a Kia, it's important to thoroughly test drive the car on different roads and in different places. This will help you identify any potential issues such as vibration, cracking noise, brake problems, suspension problems, and sensor problems. It's also worth noting that Kia's warranty may not be as reliable as advertised. It's important to consider all options and find the right car for you.
Kenny Dibbert 2024-02-26
I recently purchased a used 2015 VIP package model with 18k miles and overall, I found it to be a comfortable and luxurious ride. The V8 engine was particularly smooth and enjoyable. However, I did experience some recurring suspension issues and tire wear, which required multiple strut replacements, tie-rod replacements, and alignments. If you're considering purchasing this model, I would recommend taking it for a test drive on the freeway with a few passengers to assess the suspension's overall health. Unfortunately, the suspension design is inherently weak, which can cause back-end wobbling and excessive yaw in the front-end, indicating the need for strut replacements. Despite these issues, I still appreciated the power and comfort that this model had to offer. I eventually sold it at 48k miles due to the continued cost of suspension repairs, lack of enthusiasm from the Kia dealership, and the unavailability of suitable aftermarket suspension upgrades.
Lee Davis 2024-01-24
I had the fuel injection system replaced within a month of purchasing the car. However, the gas mileage is not up to my expectations and the V8 engine does not provide the desired pick up. In my opinion, this car is not worth buying. Thank you for considering my feedback.