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2020 Kia K900

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 K900.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2020 Kia K900 arrives as the final expression of the model’s six-year cycle, pairing an Automatic (S8) transmission with EPA fuel economy figures of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Within the 2015–2020 complaint dataset—where incident reports peaked at 51 in the 2015 model year and reached their lowest point at 2 in 2017—this closing model year occupies the terminal position in a reliability arc that moved from high early-volume issues toward minimal complaints. That placement situates the 2020 example at the far end of the production span, distant from the 2015 high-water mark and aligned with the low-complaint trend established by 2017.

Model year202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. · 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 Must use a AGM VRLA battery. · 950 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnT/OEM · verified
Tire size245/45R19 98W; Rear: 275/40R19 101WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Rear: 9.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

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.

5.0–5.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2019 Luxury
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Luxury 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.60 sec365 hpAWD
2019Luxury 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.80 sec365 hpAWD
2019Luxury 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.40 sec13.90 sec365 hpAWD
2019Luxury 3.3L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.00 sec365 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts311.0-318.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.38-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.21-3.91 oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R Must use a AGM VRLA battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 27.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: .787
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 inch lbs., Step 2: 84-10848 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 84.0-108.0 inch lbs.48 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7020–23 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-827.5–30.4 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
At 12,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
At 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 36,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
26
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V169000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger:Hoses/PlumbingReported 01/03/2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2019-2020 K900, and 2018-2023 Stinger vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter turbo gasoline direct injection engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly may… Remedy: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe and hose assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 26 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_ELE303_R22024-02-09Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This…

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 K900 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the K900 get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.