2025 Kia EV9 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia EV9. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 26V545000Aug 21, 202621,290 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
  Covers: Kia EV9 2025–2026

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible 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…

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• 25V115000Feb 24, 2025342 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
  Covers: Kia EV9 2025

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 24V962000Dec 20, 202422,883 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Critical fasteners
  Covers: Kia EV9 2024–2025

  Reported issue: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.

  Possible 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.

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• 24V757000Oct 10, 202414,163 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Software
  Covers: Kia EV9 2024–2025

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE25004Windshield Wiper FailureClosed · Apr 29, 2025

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