DecodedCarsKia K900
6 model years from 2015 to 2020, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2020
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 20–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (54)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 3,381 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2020 K900 in brief
The 2020 Kia K900 is a large car offered with a 3.3L 6-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 10% worse than the 2020 large car average of 23.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Kia K900 has 6 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2020.
Its most efficient year was 2020 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (19), air bags (16), electrical system (13).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 4 campaigns and 68 owner complaints.
How the 2015 K900 compares
The 2015 Kia K900 is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.8L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 200 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 120-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,277 lb (V6 4dr Sedan).
About the Kia K900
The Kia K9, also known as the Kia K900 in the United States and Canada and the Kia Quoris in other export markets, is a full-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by Kia, produced from 2012 to 2026.
From the Wikipedia article "Kia K9", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020 K900 pros & cons
Full 2020 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 58 for similar models.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 K900
0 owner complaints · 1 recall
Year to avoid2015 K900
54 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 fire report · 1 crash report
Most reported: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 6 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
K900 changes by model year
- 2019
- Engine added: 3.3L 6-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 3 | 10 |
| 2015 | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 200.4 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 2 | 54 |
Alternatives to the 2020 K900
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda Accord | 48 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Chrysler 300 | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2020 Subaru Legacy | 30 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →