Kia EV9 Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Kia EV9 have?

The Kia EV9 has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 2025 through 2026. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my EV9 under recall?

Whether your specific EV9 is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled EV9 year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 2025 Kia EV9 has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 4 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

5 recall campaigns on record across 2 model years of the Kia EV9. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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Recall Campaigns

201

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

2 affected model years1 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 2025

Affected Model Years

20261R · 14C 20254R · 9C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Electrical3 campaigns (60%)

Seat/Restraints1 campaign (20%)

Airbag1 campaign (20%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Kia EV9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUSPENSION

SEATS

STEERING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEELS

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 2 injuries reported.

All Kia EV9 Recall Campaigns

#24V7570002025 Kia EV9Electrical

Issued: Oct 10, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 C…

#24V9620002025 Kia EV9Seat/Restraints

Issued: Invalid Date

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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'…

#25V1150002025 Kia EV9Electrical

Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 SC3…

#26V5450002025 Kia EV9Airbag

Issued: Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh…

Risk: A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 202…

#26V0460002026 Kia EV9Electrical

Issued: Invalid Date

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 suc…

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 Cus…

Recalls by Component

1Airbag Recalls

#26V545000MY 2025

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or chil…

3Electrical Recalls

#24V757000MY 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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 th…

#25V115000MY 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

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 dr…

#26V046000MY 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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, …

Kia EV9 Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Kia EV9 have?

The Kia EV9 has 5 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 2025 through 2026.

Is my EV9 under recall?

Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.

What is the most recalled EV9 year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Kia EV9 has the highest recall campaign count (4 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.

Does a EV9 recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?

Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Who pays for recall repairs on a EV9?

The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

Check Your Specific Kia EV9 for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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