Kia EV9 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 258 owner complaints for the Kia EV9 (model years 2024–2026). The most reported problem area is electrical system (118 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (28 complaints). The 2024 model year has the most recalls (7).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2024 (210), 2026 (27) and 2025 (21).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia EV9 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 118 | 3 of 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 3 of 3 | |
| Suspension | 21 | 1 of 3 | |
| Wheels | 21 | 3 of 3 | |
| Lane departure | 20 | 1 of 3 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V545000 | Aug 21, 2026 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2025–2026 | 21,290 |
| 26V431000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery | 2024 | 8 |
| 26V046000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 42,677 |
| 25V115000 | Feb 24, 2025 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2025 | 342 |
| 24V962000 | Dec 20, 2024 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2024–2025 | 22,883 |
| 24V757000 | Oct 10, 2024 | Electrical system: software | 2024–2025 | 14,163 |
| 24V693000 | Sep 17, 2024 | Parking brake: electrical, control module, software | 2024 | 12,400 |
| 24V400000 | Jun 4, 2024 | Structure: interior panels, ceiling | 2024 | 2,401 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 3 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.