Kia EV9 recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Kia EV9 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Occupant detection system may not deactivate passenger air bag

    Reported August 21, 2026Model years 2025–2026NHTSA campaign 26V54500021,290 vehicles affected

    Improperly routed wiring may prevent the occupant detection system from deactivating the front passenger air bag when a child or child seat is in the seat, increasing injury risk if the air bag deploys. Dealers will inspect and replace the mat and tube and correct routing as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
    Defect
    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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    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, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.

  2. High-voltage battery cells may cause a fire

    Reported July 2, 2026Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 26V4310008 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cells may cause a fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Until repaired, park outside and away from structures and limit charging to 80%.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. Instrument cluster may reset or display a green image

    Reported April 24, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/1398,730 vehicles affected

    The instrument cluster may respond slowly after starting. Using the turn signal during this condition may reset the cluster or turn the Blind View Monitor image green. An over-the-air or dealer software update will be applied.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall
    Defect
    The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen.
    Remedy
    Over The Air software update or dealer software update

  4. Instrument panel display may fail

    Reported January 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V04600042,677 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding safety information such as speed, tyre pressure or warning lights and increasing crash risk. The display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    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."
    Consequence
    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.

  5. Seat mounting bolts may be missing

    Reported April 1, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/1151,183 vehicles affected

    Some seat mounting bolts may be missing, so seats may not properly restrain occupants in certain collisions, potentially causing injuries. The bolts will be inspected and refitted if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV9 Seat Mounting Bolts
    Defect
    Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. Seats with missing seat mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions potentially resulting in injuries in case of a crash.
    Remedy
    Inspect the mounting bolts and refit if required.

  6. Rear motor shaft may fail and cause loss of drive power

    Reported February 24, 2025Model years 2025NHTSA campaign 25V115000342 vehicles affected

    The rear gear drive unit motor shaft may be improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear gear drive unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  7. Seat mounting bolts may be missing

    Reported December 20, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V96200022,883 vehicles affected

    Second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing, so the seats may not properly restrain occupants and could increase injury risk. Dealers will inspect and install bolts as necessary free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  8. Repeated parking assist stops may extend stopping distance

    Reported November 8, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/4062,777 vehicles affected

    Repeated stops during remote parking assistance may extend stopping distances. The brake system software will be updated with improved logic.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV9 IEB Upgrade for RSPA Function
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the manufacturer has determined that due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA.
    Remedy
    Update of the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software with improved logic.

  9. Instrument panel screen may fail

    Reported October 10, 2024Model years 2024–2025NHTSA campaign 24V75700014,163 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the instrument panel screen to fail, hiding information such as speed or warning lights and increasing crash risk. A dealer or an over-the-air update will update the instrument cluster software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
    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."
    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.
    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.

  10. Remote parking assist may miscalculate stopping distance

    Reported September 17, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V69300012,400 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause remote smart parking assist to miscalculate stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  11. Gear drive unit may cause loss of power or lock up

    Reported August 30, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/2766 vehicles affected

    Improper assembly torque may cause grinding noise, loss of motive power or the differential to lock up. The gear drive unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall
    Defect
    On affected vehicles due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the Gear Drive Unit will be replaced.

  12. Headliner may provide inadequate impact protection

    Reported June 4, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V4000002,401 vehicles affected

    The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the impact-absorbing plates mounted on the headliner free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  13. Front passenger seat belt retractor may not work properly

    Reported May 14, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V3380004 vehicles affected

    The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, preventing the retractor from operating as intended and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
    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."
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

  14. Differential gear bolts may be loose

    Reported April 16, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V2710008 vehicles affected

    Differential gear bolts may not be tightened properly, causing loss of drive power or a locked differential and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the gear drive unit free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
    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.
    Consequence
    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.
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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