Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 K900.
The 2018 Kia K900 is a passenger car within Kia's model range, representing one year in the K900's production run. Within the 2015-2020 complaint window tracked here, 2018 sits well after the model's highest-complaint year of 2015, which logged 51 reports, and only one year removed from the lowest-complaint year of 2017, which saw just 2. For researchers mapping the K900's reliability arc, that context is significant: 2018 falls in the quieter stretch of the model's track record rather than its early-production peak, placing it among the more settled years in the 2015-2020 span.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 200.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4277 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.4 / 65 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Luxury V6 3.8L V6 | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 2016 | Luxury V6 3.8L V6 | 6.40 sec | 14.70 sec | 311 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 13.90 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 14.10 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 13.80 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 13.90 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.60 sec | 14.00 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | Luxury V8 5.0L V8 | 5.60 sec | 14.00 sec | 420 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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…
Showing 5 of 19 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS797 | 2025-12-09 | Back Over Prevention | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop… |
| TSB_TRA046_R5 | 2025-04-17 | Power Train | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been… |
| TSB_TRA046_R4 | 2024-05-16 | Power Train | This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and… |
| TSB_TRA046_R3 | 2022-11-18 | Power Train | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides… |
| TSB_ENG219_R1 | 2022-09-16 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.