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2016 Kia K900

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 K900.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Kia K900 is a passenger car characterized by a modest reliability footprint of 10 total owner complaints and 3 recalls, with airbags standing out as the top complaint area. Placed within the model's 20152020 complaint history, this model year represents a steep decline from the 51 complaints of the inaugural 2015 version, though it precedes the ultimate low of just 2 complaints reached in 2017. Consequently, the 2016 K900 sits as a transitional point in the vehicle's early reliability curve, meaning that while the most severe initial bugs were actively being ironed out, the model had not yet reached its peak dependability.

Model year202020192018201720162015

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 950 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 950 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire sizeFRONT P245/45R19; REAR P275/40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rimFRONT 8.0; REAR 9.0 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase120.1 in
Curb weight4277 lb
Track (front / rear)63.4 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the K900 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2016 Luxury V6
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Luxury V6 3.8L V66.20 sec14.60 sec311 hpRWD
2016Luxury V6 3.8L V66.40 sec14.70 sec311 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.50 sec13.90 sec420 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.50 sec14.10 sec420 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.50 sec13.80 sec420 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.50 sec13.90 sec420 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.60 sec14.00 sec420 hpRWD
2015Luxury V8 5.0L V85.60 sec14.00 sec420 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.1
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.9 qt
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts22.0-33.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)500-700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)450-650 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerKia
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-18 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerKia

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38-1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.80-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance780 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70-75 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)70-75 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 128-144 / max variation 14 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 135 - 156 / Max Variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0067-0.0090 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0106-0.0129 in
Intake Valve Lash0.0008-0.0019 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0012-0.0021 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 16-; Rear: 16-
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72-; Rear: 58-; Front: 72-; Rear: 58-
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: .449
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0012; Rear: .002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil.

129.0 ft. lbs.29 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
314.0-17.0 ft. lbs.14–17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil. Apply a 3.5mm - 4.5mm bead of a suitable RTV sealant to the cylinder corners of both sides of the cylinder head gasket. Assemble the cylinder head within five minutes of sealant application.

1Bolts 1-1024–27 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1090 degrees
3Bolts 1-10120 degrees
4Bolts 11 and 1226 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 37,500 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Kia K900 sits in a clear downward trend of complaints across the generation, dropping sharply from 51 in 2015 to just 10 in 2016, then further to 2 in 2017 and 0 in 2018. However, 2016 has the highest recall count of any model year in the record at three, compared to two for 2015 and 2017, and one for 2019 and 2020, suggesting that early-year issues were being actively corrected. The investigation count remains at one from 2015 through 2018, so the 2016 model is part of a persistent investigative period that ends by 2019. TSBs also decline steadily from 72 in 2015 to 51 in 2016, indicating a reduction in dealer-issued service guidance as the generation matures. With zero crash or fire complaints and top complaint areas limited to air bags and electrical/engine items, the 2016 model appears to have addressed the most serious problems from the launch year. Overall, the 2016 K900 is a reasonable buy if you prioritize the steep drop in complaints over the 2015, but later model years (2018–2020) offer even fewer complaints and recalls for greater peace of mind.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags2
Electrical System,Engine1
Engine1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Exterior Lighting1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V051000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 02/02/2022

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… 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…

16V210000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 12/04/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PS7972025-12-09Back Over PreventionPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…
TSB_TRA046_R52025-04-17Power TrainTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been…
TSB_ELE3782025-03-20Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This…
TSB_TRA046_R42024-05-16Power TrainThis bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and…
TSB_TRA046_R32022-11-18Power TrainTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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