K900
Kia K900: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Generations and technical specifications
Kia K9 – Second generation2018–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | RJ |
| Production | 2018–2026 |
| Model years | 2019–2026 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai M2 Platform |
| Engines | 3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6 3.3 L Lambda II T-GDI V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDI V6 5.0 L Tau GDI V8 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,105 mm |
| Length | 5,120 mm (pre-facelift) 5,140 mm (facelift) |
| Width | 1,915 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,915–2,166 kg |
| Assembly | Gwangmyeong, South Korea |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer Karim Habib (2021 facelift) |
Kia K9 – First generation2012–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | KH |
| Production | 2012–2018 |
| Model years | 2013–2018 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai BH |
| Engines | 3.3 L Lambda II GDI V6 3.8 L Lambda II MPI V6 3.8 L Lambda II GDI V6 5.0 L Tau GDI V8 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,045 mm |
| Length | 5,090 mm (pre-facelift) 5,095 mm (facelift) |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,485–1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,870–1,985 kg (V6) |
| Assembly | Gwangmyeong, South Korea Kaliningrad, Russia (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer (2009) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2018 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2015, 2017–2018 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2018 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2018 | 5.0 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2015–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.3–5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 10 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,115 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2015–2020 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Lights | 21 | 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Airbags | 16 | 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Body and structure | 5 | 2015, 2017 |
| Wheels | 4 | 2015, 2016 |
| Driver assistance | 3 | 2015, 2016 |
| Suspension | 3 | 2015 |
| Steering | 3 | 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2017, 2019: 68 complaints, 1 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.