2017 Kia K900 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
40/100
#4 most-complained of 6 K900 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Kia K900 has a complaint index of 40, ranking 4th worst out of 6 model years, well behind 2015 (100) and 2016 (80). It carries 2 recalls, both tied to brakes, with no crashes, fires, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2017 Kia K900 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (100%)
- Structure & Body1 (50%)
What owners report
- Doors reportedly ripple and separate from the door intrusion bar over time.
- Brakes have gone rock hard with no warning, causing the car to lunge forward at low speed.
- Sudden brake stiffening triggered multiple dashboard warning lights at once, with owners saying there was no advance indication of failure.
2017 Kia K900 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Brakes1,730,192 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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.
- NHTSA 22V051000Feb 2, 2022Brakes126,747 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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 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.
2017 Kia K900 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other K900 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Kia K900 reliable compared to other K900 years?
- It ranks 4th worst of 6 years tracked, with a complaint index of 40, better than 2015 (100) and 2016 (80) but with no data suggesting it's among the better years either.
- Does the 2017 Kia K900 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 K900, both related to brakes, including a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit issue that could cause an electrical short.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2017 Kia K900?
- Brakes make up 100% of the reported complaint share for this model year, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2017 K900 complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths tied to complaints for this model year.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Kia K900?
- EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,850.