KIA EV9 (2025) recall — Electrical System
Kia is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles with a potential loss of drive power that could increase crash risk. Owners must have the rear GDU replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling specific 2025 EV9 electric vehicles because a faulty rear gear drive unit (GDU) could cause a loss of drive power, raising the risk of a crash. This issue affects vehicles with improper welding in the GDU motor shaft. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82062-kia-2025-ev9-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82062-kia-2025-ev9-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V115000
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“Kia 2025 EV9 Electrical System Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82062-kia-2025-ev9-electrical-system-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #25V115000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V115000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded, causing damage that leads to a loss of drive power. This power loss can increase the risk of a crash if the vehicle is in motion.
Who’s affected
Owners of the 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles with the rear GDU motor shaft improperly welded are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential power loss during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2025 Kia EV9 has a rear gear drive unit (GDU) with a motor shaft that was improperly welded. The recall was announced in March 2025 for specific vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Rear GDU Replaced
Dealers will replace the rear GDU motor shaft at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded, causing damage that leads to a loss of drive power.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2025 Kia EV9 has a rear GDU motor shaft that was improperly welded. The recall was announced in March 2025.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 to schedule a free replacement of the rear GDU motor shaft.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V115000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 25V115000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V115000 (February 24, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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