NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Kia K900 Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Kia K900 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kia dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Kia K900. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Kia K900 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia K900, describing incidents dated February 3, 2020 to January 1, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Parking Brake 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11502091 · Filed
We were going about 5 miles an hour went to apply the brakes and the hell was rock hard and the car lunged forward at the swerve into the other lane avoid the car in front of us after this occurred all the warning lights on the dash lit up there is absolutely no indication that the brakes would fail
ODI #11326597 · Filed
THE 2017 KIA K 900 HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES OF CONCERN. THE 4 PASSENGER DOORS HAVE ALL RIPPLED AND SEPARATED FROM THE DOOR INTRUSION BAR.I HAVE BROUGHT THIS CONCERN TO THE ATTENTION OF KIA SERVICE CENTER AND KIA COOPERATE. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO TWO COLLISION SHOPS FOR…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Kia K900 in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Audit Query AQ23-002: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Open since November 17, 2023
HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
NHTSA #23V652000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported September 25, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,730,192 vehicles
Repair completion: 32.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Kia campaign SC284 · Owners notified March 29, 2024
Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
Engine Compartment Fire
NHTSA #22V051000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2022 · Kia Motors America
Potentially affected: 126,747 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Kia campaign SC227 · Owners notified April 26, 2022
Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
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.
Other Kia K900 model years
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