2017 Kia K900 Safety Report

The 2017 KIA K900 has a very limited safety data set from NHTSA, with only 2 total complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported. This low complaint volume makes it difficult to draw broad conclusions about common issues. However, the vehicle is subject to two significant recalls related to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module. Both recalls, affecting 2015-2018 K900 and 2016-2018 K900 models respectively, warn of a potential electrical short in the HECU that could lead to an engine compartment fire while parked or driving, significantly increasing the risk of injury. One complaint specifically mentions brake failure where the pedal became 'rock hard' and the car 'lunged forward,' which could be related to the HECU issue. Despite the low complaint count, the recalls highlight a critical safety concern with the braking system's electronic control unit. The other complaint points to structural issues with 'rippled and separated' passenger doors, indicating a potential manufacturing or material defect, though this is based on a single report. NHTSA has not provided overall safety ratings for the 2017 K900, including frontal, side, or rollover crash tests, which means there is no independent crash test performance data available to assess its occupant protection capabilities. In summary, while the K900 has a remarkably low number of reported complaints, the presence of two fire-risk recalls related to the HECU module is a serious concern that potential owners should be aware of. The lack of NHTSA crash test ratings means its performance in collisions is unverified by this agency. The limited complaint data makes it challenging to identify widespread non-recall-related issues beyond the single structural complaint.

Our recommendation: Given the very low complaint volume but critical fire-risk recalls, prioritize verifying that all HECU-related recalls have been completed by a Kia dealership. Be aware of the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings.