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Exterior lightingPart report

2015 Kia K900 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
33%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Kia K900, 33% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11078287, filed 2018-03, 12,000 miles

“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!”

NHTSA complaint #11082681, filed 2018-04, 22,000 miles

“There is a flaw in night driving where the illuminated instrument cluster reflects on the front windshield glass in the driver's line of vision creating a distracting hazard. The only way to alleviate this condition is to completely dim the instrument cluster to a setting of one which makes the cluster too dim to read. So you have a choice: stare at a reflection in your windshield or be unable to see your speedometer.”

NHTSA complaint #10908293, filed 2016-09, 14,250 miles

“At separate times, both adaptive headlamps have failed. At separate times, both headlamps needed to be replaced. This could be a systemic problem with this make and model. When the failure occurs, the headlamps will be pointing in opposite, and at least half the time, wrong direction. You could turn left, the headlamp will point right and there will be minimal light coverage on the road. You also can not see down the road when this condition exists.”

NHTSA complaint #10906375, filed 2016-09, 14,250 miles

“Headlights turn off completely when turn signal is activated - they also flicker/flash when driving straight - very dangerous situation. The occurs while driving only, and especially when turning. The headlights switch is in the auto mode”

NHTSA complaint #10865345, filed 2016-05, 26,384 miles

Related recalls

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016220%
20151833%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia K900

Air bags
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia K900

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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