2016 Kia K900 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia K900. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 23V652000Sep 25, 2023PARK OUTSIDE1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Kia K900 2015–2018, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  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…

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• 22V051000Feb 2, 2022PARK OUTSIDE126,747 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Kia K900 2016–2018, Sportage 2014–2016

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  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…

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• 16V210000Apr 12, 20163,099 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Kia K900 2015–2016

  Reported issue: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K900 vehicles manufactured December 18, 2013 to January 11, 2016 and equipped with LED headlights. In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "AUTO" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in the headlights flickering or turning off when driving.

  Possible consequence: Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the multi-function switch, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC130.

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