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2017 Kia K900

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 K900.

Body PASSENGER CAR

Classified as a passenger car and requiring 6.5 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil, the 2017 Kia K900 approaches its segment with substantial mechanical specifications. When positioned within the model's 2015-2020 reliability history, this specific year represents a dramatic turnaround, recording the lowest number of owner complaints across the entire generation. With only two total complaints logged—focused on the service brakes—and two recalls, the 2017 model offers a stark contrast to the 51 complaints that plagued the 2015 debut, marking it as a notably improved and stable point in the vehicle's lineage.

Model year202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-79 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 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 95R · 950 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnONOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 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.

5.5–6.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.50 sec — 2015 Luxury V8
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 holds 6.5 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-79 ft-lbs. 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
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity9.1
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity11.4
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1-7.2 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1-7.2 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.2-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs86.0-104.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)47.7-56.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)54.2-61.5 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)26.0-33.3 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission65.1 - 79.6 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts65-79 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts61.5-79.6 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug16.6-18.1 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub144.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.38-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.80-4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression128-149 PSI. 14 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.
Engine Compression135-156 PSI. 14 MAXIMUM VARIATION PSI.

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 47-
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.118; Rear: 0.449
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
120.0-23.0 ft. lbs.20–23 ft. lbs
268.0-72.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

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

128.0-30.0 ft. lbs.28–30 ft. lbs
2118 degrees-122 degrees118 degrees
388 degrees-9288 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Inner bolts

136.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees; Outer bolts90 degrees
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
2120 degrees; Side bolts120 degrees
121.0-23.0 ft. lbs.21–23 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

127.0-30.0 ft. lbs.27–30 ft. lbs
2120 degrees; Flange bolts120 degrees
116.0-19.0 ft. lbs.16–19 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.2-8.73.6–4.3 ft. lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.6-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.2-8.73.6–4.3 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 Tank (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 40,000 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 2017 Kia K900 marks a clear low point in owner complaints for this generation, with only 2 total complaints compared to 51 in 2015 and 10 in 2016. Recalls remain steady at 2, matching 2015 and 2018, while TSBs have dropped significantly from 72 in 2015 to 35, indicating that many early-model issues were addressed by the third model year. The single investigation carried over from previous years, but no new investigations were opened after 2018, and there were zero crash or fire complaints for 2017. The two complaints involve service brakes and parking brake/structure, but the data does not specify a root cause or widespread pattern. Given the sharp decline in complaints and the absence of major safety incidents, the 2017 falls late in the model's problem-arc and represents a well-sorted year. This is a solid year to buy, as it offers the reliability of a mature design with minimal owner-reported issues.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
35
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Service Brakes1
Parking Brake,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 25/09/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 35 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 K900 take?

6.5 qt of 5W-30 Use lubricant equivalent to ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 K900 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.