Kia Ev9

Kia Ev9 recalls

8 recall campaigns, model years 2024 to 2025. Each lists the fault, the risk, and the fix you are owed.

8Campaigns
2024–2025Years affected
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What keeps failing

SystemCampaigns
Electrical System4
Seats2
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Structure1
Parking Brake1

Every campaign

The text below is quoted from NHTSA word for word.

Electrical System:propulsion System

25V115000  ·  reported 24/02/2025

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
What it can cause
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.

Seats:critical Fasteners

24V962000  ·  reported 20/12/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
What it can cause
Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.

Parking Brake:electrical:control Module:software

24V693000  ·  reported 17/09/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.
What it can cause
A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.

Power Train:driveline:differential Unit

24V271000  ·  reported 16/04/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
What it can cause
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.

Seat Belts:front:retractor

24V338000  ·  reported 14/05/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
What it can cause
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC312.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

24V757000  ·  reported 10/10/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
What it can cause
An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC326.

Structure:interior Panels:ceiling

24V400000  ·  reported 04/06/2024

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
What it can cause
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery

26V431000  ·  reported 02/07/2026

The fault
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
What it can cause
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, retrieved 4 August 2026.

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