KIA EV9 recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the KIA EV9; the most recent was received 2026-08-21 (Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
All KIA EV9 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V545000 | 2026-08-21 | Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger | 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. A… |
| 26V431000 | 2026-07-02 | Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Park Outside | 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. |
| 26V046000 | 2026-01-26 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 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 v… |
| 25V115000 | 2025-02-24 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | 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. |
| 24V962000 | 2024-12-20 | Seats › Critical Fasteners | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. |
| 24V757000 | 2024-10-10 | Electrical System › Software | 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 Sa… |
| 24V693000 | 2024-09-17 | Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software | 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 distanc… |
| 24V400000 | 2024-06-04 | Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling | 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 Ve… |
| 24V338000 | 2024-05-14 | Seat Belts › Front › Retractor | 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) a… |
| 24V271000 | 2024-04-16 | Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit | 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 di… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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