Filed by Kia America, Inc. on February 24, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.