2019 Kia K900 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2019 Kia K900 has 2 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall, with a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years. It sits between the higher-complaint 2015-2016 years and the cleaner 2017-2020 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #3 of 6 K900 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Kia K900 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Engine1 (50%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report vibration while driving felt mainly when the car is cold.
- Multiple tires were replaced repeatedly, suggesting a recurring vibration or alignment-related issue.
- Engine misfires occurred and a dealer replaced a coil pack, but the misfire condition reportedly continued.
- An excessive ticking noise was noted when starting the engine cold.
- Electrical problems affecting the wipers were also reported.
2019 Kia K900 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V169000Mar 1, 2024Engine36,248 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger:hoses/plumbing
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may deteriorate and leak oil.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.
2019 Kia K900 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2019 compared with other K900 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Kia K900 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 2 complaints and 1 recall for the 2019 Kia K900, giving it a Complaint Index of 60. That ranks 3rd worst among the 6 model years with data, worse than 2017, 2018, and 2020 but better than 2015 and 2016.
- What problems does the 2019 Kia K900 have?
- Reported issues span the Electrical System, Engine, and Transmission & Powertrain, each accounting for 1 complaint (50% share). One transmission-related complaint had a median mileage at failure of 23,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Kia K900 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (24V169000) covers the 3.3-liter turbo engine's left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, which may deteriorate. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Should I avoid the 2019 Kia K900?
- The 2019 model is not the worst year for the K900; that distinction goes to 2015 and 2016, which have higher Complaint Index scores of 100 and 80. Still, its Complaint Index of 60 puts it in the middle of the pack.