2015 Kia K900 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Kia K900, 2% of the 54 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling at 35 MPH on local street --- Engine stalled without warning --- Steered to side of road --- Electric steering continued to offer assist until brought to stop --- Many amber warning lights --- Msg center instructed to shift to park and turn off ignition --- Vehicle set Electric Parking Brake without operator input --- Phoned for assist from local towing company -- Vehicle could not be moved due to electric parking brake and electric shifter --- There are no Kia dealers in area -- Contacted Cowboy Kia of Conroe TX -- Told this shop does not service the Kia K900 --- Contacted…”
NHTSA complaint #11541983, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11017172Apr 17, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
- 11000787May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission…
- 10226555Nov 18, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity…
- 10200512Aug 20, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8AT (A8LR1-SBW) SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT AND TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace two (2) solenoid valves (35R…
- 10174520Apr 24, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating…
- 10127034Dec 6, 2017TSB - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES DATA TRANSFER - This bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (A/T)…
- 10127019Dec 6, 2017Ps430 closed. Refer to tsb tra067.
- 10116104Jun 8, 2017PITSTOP: CUSTOMER TIP: ACCELERATOR PEDAL FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION - On all K900 (KH), Cadenza (VG, YG), and Optima (JF, JFa, JF-HEV, JF-PHEV) vehicles, the accelerator pedal features…
- 10088713Dec 11, 20158-speed transmission replacement requirements - on k900 (kh) vehicles, the 8-speed transmission (a8tr1) has precise direct solenoid control for the clutch and brake system inside…
- 10109800Nov 4, 2014TSB: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - TCM UPGRADE (SA174) - This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Kia K900
18 complaintsAir 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 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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