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Kia K900 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 68 owner complaints on the Kia K900 from 35 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.9.

NHTSA complaint records · 68 complaints · 35 runs · 2015–2019 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported K900 run is KNALW4D48F6 (2015 builds) with 6 complaints, 3.2× the typical run. Exterior lighting problems make up 24% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 2.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for K900 model years 2015–2020.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia K900 has 35 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 37% of every K900 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Kia K900 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
KNALW4D48F6••••••20156——
KNALW4D4XF6••••••20156——
KNALW4D46F6••••••20155——
KNALW4D49F6••••••20154——
KNALW4D45F6••••••20154—1
KNALU4D49F6••••••20154——
KNALW4D42F6••••••201541—
KNALW4D47F6••••••20152——
KNALU4D44F6••••••20152——
KNALW4D40F6••••••20152——
KNALU4D42F6••••••20152——
KNALU4D46F6••••••20152——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 23 K900 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Kia K900 the gap between build years is 2.3×: a 2015 car draws 2.5 complaints per run, a 2016 one 1.1.

FIG.02·Kia K900 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20161.1109—
20152.554221
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2015 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 24% of everything Kia K900 owners report: Exterior Lighting, 21 of 68 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Kia K900 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Exterior Lighting211—
Air Bags16——
Electrical System13—1
Service Brakes10——
Engine9—1
Unknown Or Other8—1
Hydraulic6——
Structure5——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on the Kia K900; the 4 below cover build years 2015 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Kia K900 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module2015–2018
22V051000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module2016–2018
24V169000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger:hoses/plumbing2019–2020
16V210000Exterior Lighting:headlights2015–2016
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

23V652000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2015: 8 years on the road before the recall.

The K900 against its rivals

The K900 draws 1.9 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Equus 2.1. That is the lowest rate of the 2.

FIG.05·Kia K900 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Kia K90068351.91.5%
Hyundai Equus94452.14.3%
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 68 reports on the Kia K900, 1.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Kia K900 — complaint severity
OutcomeKia K900All vehicles
Complaints filed681,116,631
Involved a crash1 (1.5%)64,221 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.5%)26,977 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,047
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 74% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,116,631 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,142 production runs. The Kia K900 share of that is 68 complaints over 35 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Kia K900
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems68 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space16 cu ftInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2015–2020

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Kia K900 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 68 NHTSA complaints from 35 K900 runs and 4 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which K900 production run has the most complaints?

KNALW4D48F6, a 2015 build, with 6 complaints. The typical K900 run has 1.9.

Which K900 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 2.5 complaints per run and 2016 lightest at 1.1.

Does the K900 get more complaints than the Hyundai Equus?

No: 1.9 complaints per production run for the K900 against 2.1 for the Hyundai Equus.

How many K900 complaints involve a crash?

1.5% of 68 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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