Every 2024 Kia EV9 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V431000
Feb 7, 2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V431000 →Seats · NHTSA 24V962000
Dec 20, 2024Seats:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V962000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V757000
Oct 10, 2024Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V757000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 24V693000
Sep 17, 2024Parking Brake:Electrical:Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V693000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 24V338000
May 14, 2024Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V338000 →Power Train · NHTSA 24V271000
Apr 16, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V271000 →Structure · NHTSA 24V400000
Apr 6, 2024Structure:Interior Panels:Ceiling
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V400000 →
2024 Kia EV9 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia EV9, reporting 1 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. Kia has issued at least 80 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System104
- Unknown Or Other39
- Forward Collision Avoidance29
- Lane Departure24
- Suspension21
- Vehicle Speed Control17
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (62)
- Visibility/Wiper (13)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (7)
- Power Train (6)
- Exterior Lighting (4)
- Seats (3)
Read Kia EV9 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2024 Kia EV9
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia EV9. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owns a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, a burning odor was detected. The contact pressed the recirculate air button, but the burning odor intensified. No warning light was illuminated.”
2024 KIA EV9Jan 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11712169
Injury reportedCrash
“We were rear ended on the freeway by a vehicle going 75 mph. The impact pushed us into the vehicle in front of us.The airbags were deployed but the front and rear passenger seat belts did not lock. My husband flew forward onto the dashboard and cracked the windshield.”
2024 KIA EV9Sep 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689557
Fire
“The contact owned a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed rear inverter.”
2024 KIA EV9Jun 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670218
“On September 10, 2026, while driving my Kia EV9 on a public roadway, I experienced a suspected unintended and excessive activation of the vehicle's collision-avoidance/automatic emergency braking system.”
2024 KIA EV9Oct 1, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768236
“Beginning sometime after purchase, our 2024 Kia EV9 (VIN: [XXX]) developed a recurring failure of the multimedia display system (head unit). The screen goes completely dark after approximately 5 minutes of drive time and only restores after a full vehicle restart.”
2024 KIA EV9Aug 28, 2026 · CO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760318
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