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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Kia K900

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

1Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE KIA K900

The Kia K900 is a full-size rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan positioned to compete in the premium large-car segment, targeting buyers who want near-flagship refinement at a price below the established German and Japanese elite. The 2019 and 2020 model years represent the second-generation K900, a low-volume but genuinely ambitious entry that signals Kia's reach toward the upper end of the market.

VERDICT

The 2020 Kia K900 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally describe the K900 as a genuinely impressive luxury sedan that punches above its price point in terms of interior refinement, ride comfort, and cabin quietness. Most find the driving dynamics composed if not particularly engaging. Some note that the badge carries less prestige than its European rivals, and a few point to a driving experience that prioritizes smooth comfort over sharp responsiveness.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING24V169000

Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.

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 service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC300.

Reported 2024-03-01

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Other K900 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Kia K900 2020. Methodology · Disclosure