Kia K900 2015

• Recall 248614 [USA]: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
  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.
  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. The first owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc284.
  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.

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• Recall 111317 [USA]: Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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• Recall 2016166 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  On certain v8 elite model vehicles equipped with led headlamps, the use of the auto headlights mode may result in an increased electrical resistance of the contact points in the multi-function switch. Over time, this could cause the headlights to flicker and/or intermittently turn off while driving. An interruption in headlight function could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will replace the multi-function switch with a switch containing redesigned contacts.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Kia K900 2015 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• EKB-KIA-1512: 2013-2019 Kia Cadenza K900 / Emergency Key / LXP90 / PN: 81996-3T000 (AFTERMARKET)
• EKB-KIA-3T000: 2013-2019 Kia Cadenza K900 / Emergency Key / LXP90 / PN: 81996-3T000 (OEM)
• RSK-KIA-3T300: 2015-2017 Kia K900 / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-3T300 / SY5KHFNA433 (OEM)
  FCC ID: SY5KHFNA433

• Hyundai and kia abs module fires investigation # AQ23002

  The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (abs) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v-137, 21v-331, 22v-051, 22v-800, and 23v-652 the purpose of this aq is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of hyundai and kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.
  

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Auto headlights shut off while driving. Also, headlights shut off when using turning single. Light switch was replaced in 2016 due to recall.

Auto headlights shut off while driving. Also, headlights shut off when using turning single. Light switch was replaced in 2016 due to recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia k900. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph at night, the headlamps were not adequately illuminating the roadway. The contact stated that after observing the vehicle, they noticed that the headlamps were facing downwards. The contact contacted the dealer gerald kia of naperville (1661 aurora ave, naperville, il 60540, (630) 445-2542) who informed the contact that the auto mode for the headlamps failed due to the motor failing and needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v210000 (exterior lighting) and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia k900. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph at night, the headlamps were not adequately illuminating the roadway. The contact stated that after observing the vehicle, they noticed that the headlamps were facing downwards. The contact contacted the dealer gerald kia of naperville (1661 aurora ave, naperville, il 60540, (630) 445-2542) who informed the contact that the auto mode for the headlamps failed due to the motor failing and needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v210000 (exterior lighting) and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia k900. While driving 55 mph, the headlights flickered and turned off. The contact was unable to see the road; however, the headlights turned back on independently. The failure occurred twice. The contact called hendrick kia of concord (7050 hendrick auto mall plaza, concord nc 28027, 888-710-3591) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,900.

The led headlights, in auto mode, flicker and then eventually go out while driving making this an incredible safety issue. This is intermittent and difficult to replicate during servicing. I've had it in twice with no repairs because they can't 'see the issue'. I now refuse to drive in the dark.

When new, the car vibrated at higher speeds (60+) and the dealer replaced 3 of the four new hankook tires because they were defective at about 1,500 miles on the car odometer. At about 22,000 miles, the car started vibrating again. About 2 weeks later, i took the car over to discount tires and they pointed out the the tread on the right/passenger was separating, making this 4 out of 7 hankook tires that have been put on this car that are defective. Searching 'kia k900 vibration' on the website generates numerous results of owners having similar problems related to hankook tires. These hankook tires are defective and dangerous, and should not be allowed to be sold until the problem is fixed. I've been driving almost 45 years and never had tread separation like this, or this many tire failures.

The led progressive lighting system on this vehicle shine only 10 to 12 feet in front of the vehicle. This makes driving dangerous at night. It has been to the dealer 3 times for this same issue. They adjust but it never gets any better. My wife is now afraid to drive this vehicle at night. The dealer never makes a repair order rather calls someone out to adjust the hlamps. Help!

Back portion of the panoramic sunroof completely shattered while the vehicle was not even in use. It was parked in the back of our driveway along with our other vehicle. It was fine one day and was found completely shattered the next morning...Good thing it wasn't raining or snowing. It was not hit by anything. I have glass insurance but feel kia should pay for this, not my insurance company, especially if this happens again in the future!

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [1] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P0457 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected
• C2702 [1] C2702
• C1501 [1] Transfer Case Contact Plate "C" Encoder Circuit Failure