Kia EV9 Recalls (2024-2026)
The Kia EV9 has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2024 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, power train, and seats.
The Kia EV9 scores 14 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 75% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 8 campaigns span 3 model years of the Kia EV9. The single largest affected 42,677 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common EV9 problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia EV9 may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia EV9 recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia EV9 recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Kia EV9 Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Kia EV9, involving the electrical system.
2025 Kia EV9 Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2025 Kia EV9, involving the electrical system, power train, and seats.
2024 Kia EV9 Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2024 Kia EV9, involving the seats, electrical system, and parking brake.
Every Kia EV9 recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2026 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 42,677
- Reported
- Jan 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2026
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V046000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2025 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 342
- Reported
- Feb 24, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2025
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V115000.
Seats
- Affected years
- 2024-2025 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 22,883
- Reported
- Dec 20, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jan 24, 2025
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Risk: Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V962000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024-2025 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14,163
- Reported
- Oct 10, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 25, 2024
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V757000.
Parking Brake
- Affected years
- 2024 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12,400
- Reported
- Sep 17, 2024
- Owners notified
- Oct 4, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V693000.
Structure
- Affected years
- 2024 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,401
- Reported
- Jun 4, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jul 30, 2024
Defect: 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."
Risk: A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V400000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2024 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4
- Reported
- May 14, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 5, 2024
Defect: 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."
Risk: A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V338000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2024 Kia EV9
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8
- Reported
- Apr 16, 2024
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 24V271000.
Common questions about Kia EV9 recalls
- Does the Kia EV9 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 8 recall campaigns on record for the Kia EV9 across the 2024 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, power train, and seats.
- How many times has the Kia EV9 been recalled?
- The Kia EV9 has 8 recall campaigns from the 2024 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia EV9 recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 42,677 vehicles. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Which Kia EV9 model year has the most recalls?
- The 2024 Kia EV9 has the most, with 6 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia EV9 has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.