NHTSA vehicle safety data
2024 Kia Ev9
The 2024 Kia Ev9 has 6 NHTSA recalls and 197 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Kia dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2024 Kia Ev9. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #24V962000Reported December 20, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Safety consequence
Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA #24V757000Reported October 10, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #24V693000Reported September 17, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
NHTSA #24V400000Reported June 4, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA #24V338000Reported May 14, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
NHTSA #24V271000Reported April 16, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.