Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2025 Kia EV9 recalls
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger
NHTSA campaign 26V545000 · reported August 21, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · 21,290 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Power train: driveline, driveshaft · Electrical system: propulsion system
NHTSA campaign 25V115000 · reported February 24, 2025 · Kia America, Inc. · 342 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Seats: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 24V962000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · 22,883 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
- The risk
- Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: software · Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA campaign 24V757000 · reported October 10, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · 14,163 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 1, 2026 · Tires
Three of four original-equipment Kumho Crugen HP71 EV tires, size 255/60R19, on my 2025 Kia EV9 (VIN […], 12,786 miles at failure) are out of round - a manufacturing defect present since the tires left the factory. On […], Lee Johnson Kia in Kirkland, WA measured the rear-passenger tire at 37 lbs of road force against…
Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical system
My 205 EV9 Wind with 24500 Miles left me stranded, the standard battery simbol that in ICE cards refers to the alternator, came on, I tried to get to the dealer about 20 miles in the way home, less that 3 miles after that the car lost power with just enough to move to the shoulder, I stopped, power the car off and…
Aug 4, 2026 · Electrical system
The infotainment screen, including backup camera views, randomly glitches and then goes completely dark with no ability to view anything on the screen. The screen has been reset and software reloaded, but the glitch continues. Next, the screen was replaced but the glitch continues. This has been occurring since the…
Apr 8, 2026 · Electrical system
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a serious incident involving my 2025 Kia EV9. The vehicle was serviced on March 1 at World Kia in Joliet, Illinois. On April 4, only four days after that service, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected ICCU failure while I was driving. During my normal travel, in…
Mar 18, 2026 · Seats
Seats allow drivers to save seating positions for different drivers. Seats automatically return to the last used saved position when the vehicle is turned on. This seat movement cannot be stopped or overridden without finding and activating the seat position controls on the left side of the seat base. If the driver…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2026.