Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Kia K900
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Kia K900 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V652000 HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V051000 Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V210000 Headlights may Flicker or Turn Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Kia K900 is marred by significant electrical issues, specifically with the HECU causing fire risks, and flickering or failing headlights. These problems impact reliability and escalate ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| HECU module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| LED headlights | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Airbags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balance
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering headlights
- Brake warning light
- Electrical burning smell
- Engine noise issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Kia K900 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.