2024 KIA EV9
7 recalls, 344 complaints - 18 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
26V431000 Jul 2, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may c... Read more
24V962000 Dec 20, 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
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.
24V757000 Oct 10, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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."
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.
24V693000 Sep 17, 2024
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 distances.
Consequence
A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.
24V400000 Jun 4, 2024
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Defect Description
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Consequence
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
24V338000 May 14, 2024
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, thes... Read more
Consequence
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC312.
24V271000 Apr 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Defect Description
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 differential to lock up.
Consequence
A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
Complaint Statistics
344 total complaints
20 crashes 2 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 55 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 37 |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 |
| STEERING | 23 |
| AIR BAGS | 15 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 28, 2026
Incident date: Jul 9, 2026
Beginning sometime after purchase, our 2024 Kia EV9 (VIN: [XXX]) developed a recurring failure of the multimedia display system (head unit). The screen goes completely dark after approximately 5 minutes of drive time and only restores after a full vehicle restart. This failure occurred approximately... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 21, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while attempting to release the rear seat belt to install a child safety seat, a significant amount of effort was required. The contact stated that after struggling with the seat belts over several months of use, the seat belt became fully jam... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 5, 2026
Incident date: Aug 5, 2026
I was driving, and the SUV all of a sudden lost power. I was trying to press harder on the gas pedal to keep up with the traffic, but the SUV was stalling. The SUV would not move, and as I kept trying to press on the gas pedal, a roaring noise like something was trying to turn but the engine kept tr... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 16, 2026
Incident date: Jun 16, 2026
Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer.Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2026
Incident date: May 24, 2026
My display screen (infotainment) that has almost all the setting to my car on it has been glitching every single time I drive my car. It has what is being described as "ghost touch". It will just flick back and forth between all different settings to my car, turn on and off the radio and go between ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
We were driving in the middle lane, going straight approximately 25 MPH. The car lurched and almost flipped. We were able to pull over, the wheel was no longer spinning with the car and the tie rod snapped at a weld point. We could have been killed had we been going faster. My son was thankfully n... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Brake light will not illuminate unless full brake pressure is applied. Incident 1 - This happened 2 separate times. Once 9/2023 at 2765 miles and again 5/2026 at 20,505 miles. My cruise control would turn on but not engage. Upon investigation I discovered the brake light was not illuminating unl... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 24, 2026
The interior driver side door handle on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma failed and wouldn't open the door from the inside. I had to roll down my window to open from the outside. The dealership replaced the handle assembly under warranty. This happened at around 9300 miles on the odometer.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 24, 2026
I rented this car from Enterprise. When I pulled out of the rental car facility, the car lurched forward. I applied the brakes. The car slowed down but did not stop and I rolled out into the street to the right. Enterprise is on the top of the hill and Pacific Coast Highway is at the bottom. The tro... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Coolant intrusion on the cylinders due to a manufacturing issue with the Ford Ecoboost 1.5L engine manufactured between 2017-2019. This issue warrants a total engine replacement and the vehicle is currently at a Ford dealership. This can cause total engine failure while driving or even vehicle fires... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 29, 2026
Incident date: May 29, 2026
Manufacturer Recall Number: 25TB06 NHTSA Recall Number: 25V322 It has been over a year, and the manufacturer has not been able to remedy this recall
TIRES
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Mar 26, 2026
Purchased new all four tires (P 285 / 45 R 21 113V XL) in Dec, 2025 after confirming fits my vehicle. Warranty 60,000 miles. About 4 months later and about 1,800 miles of use, both rear tires have lost most of their tread and steel belts are showing per auto dealer. Front tires have also los quite ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 29, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 330I. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown warning lights were suddenly illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. The message instructed the driver to shut off the vehicle immediately. The contact pulled over and turned off... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 8, 2026
Incident date: Mar 7, 2026
All of the Advanced Drivers Assistance Systems are not functional. Ford is aware of problem and the fix is continuing to be delayed--over 1 year now. Vehicle has been to dealership multiple times without solution.
SEATS
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
Description of Incident: On February 15, 2026, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid experienced three distinct and severe safety system failures involving the electrical system, power seats, and the power sliding door. Power Sliding Door Sensor Failure: While my minor son was entering the vehicle, the p... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
Description of Incident: On February 15, 2026, my 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid experienced three distinct and severe safety system failures involving the electrical system, power seats, and the power sliding door. Power Sliding Door Sensor Failure: While my minor son was entering the vehicle, the p... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Feb 26, 2026
Incident date: Feb 20, 2026
The check engine light came on and the engine lowered performance because the intercooler froze and cracked. Despite there being a service update to stop that from happening, we were never informed of the update from Chevy, only once it had happened did they tell us about the update and included it ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
Car engine seized and lost ALL power going 60mph down the highway at night with my child in the back seat. I have poured quarts and quarts of oil in this vehicle because it burns oil at an alarming rate until it eventually runs dry and the engine seizes. This is extremely dangerous and luckily my ch... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
Vehicle Safety Defect Report I am submitting this vehicle safety defect report regarding a serious and dangerous failure in a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The vehicle experienced complete electronic shutdowns while driving on the highway. During the most severe incidents, on December 19, 2025 and again on Jan... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 12, 2025
Vehicle Safety Defect Report I am submitting this vehicle safety defect report regarding a serious and dangerous failure in a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The vehicle experienced complete electronic shutdowns while driving on the highway. During the most severe incidents, on December 19, 2025 and again on Jan... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2026
Incident date: Dec 29, 2025
Rear window EXPLODED sending glass 10' out and then 4 to 5 feet inside the vehicle. Defroster had been turned off about 15 minutes prior. Was starting to backout of parking spot when an explosion of glass flew in/out of vehicle then hissing sounds, ending with sound of glass falling.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 18, 2026
My vehicle was at a manufacturer‑authorized dealership for a federally mandated recall repair. While the vehicle was in the dealership’s exclusive care, custody, and control, it was struck by a third‑party cleaning vendor operating on dealership property and was declared a total loss. I did no... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Jan 19, 2026
Unknown. Intermittently when merging into highway traffic from the onramp, the truck will stall and I will lose acceleration. There will be a loss in power and the truck speed will not change. instead it will just coast with no ability to change speed. I have owned the truck for 1 year and 3months. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Oct 11, 2025
The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. The problem involves the engine and powertrain. A Kia dealer inspected the vehicle and found a timing-related engine fault code (P0014). The dealer stated the co... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 13, 2026
Incident date: Oct 11, 2025
The engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to hesitate and lose power while driving, making the vehicle unsafe to operate. The problem involves the engine and powertrain. A Kia dealer inspected the vehicle and found a timing-related engine fault code (P0014). The dealer stated the co... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
My 2015 Ford Fusion back over prevention camera system, is no longer working. I only get the black screen with error message "Camera is unavailable. Contact dealership". Which is creating a safety issue, while the vehicle is backing up. Reference Recall Number 25SA9 as many other ford products have ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
My 2015 Ford Fusion back over prevention camera system, is no longer working. I only get the black screen with error message "Camera is unavailable. Contact dealership". Which is creating a safety issue, while the vehicle is backing up. Reference Recall Number 25SA9 as many other ford products have ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 10, 2026
Incident date: Jan 5, 2026
The rear view camera intermittently stops working, giving a message “camera unavailable” in a black screen. This has happened many times during use and caused near misses during vehicle reversing.
POWER TRAIN
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift to park(P) as intended and could not be turned off. The message "Shift to Park" was displayed. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle after shifting to low gear. The local dealer was contacted and confirme... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2025
High Oil Consumption
POWER TRAIN
Dec 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
The CTV transmission failed with a check engine light and multiple error codes including front end collision warning failure and Electronic brakes failure. The car had supposedly passed a 125 pt inspection less than 5000 miles before this. In addition, the fluid had been replaced as recommended at... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
Front Passenger Daytime Running Light Chip Failure Range Rover Velar Forums have THOUSANDS of this exact issue. Land Rover has ceased all communications with me regarding this issue, including the executive office.
ENGINE
Dec 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2024
On December 1, 2025 at around 5pm CST, my 2021 GMC Yukon XL started making a squeeling noise then stopped while driving down the road. It left me stranded in the middle of the road. A P0016 CODE was produced and the engine light came on. I had the vehicle towed the next day to Stew Hanses GMC in Cli... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2025
My 2025 Honda Odyssey has been completely shutting off after the stop-start shuts the engine off. When the car actually “stalls” is when I let off the brake and it’s time to start going. Then I hear a ding, the dash lights come on, and I have to frantically hit the ignition button. This is hap... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 29, 2025
Incident date: Nov 29, 2025
I experience hesitation when applying the throttle from a stop followed by surging. This is incredibly alarming when trying to pull away from a stop sign or light, especially in residential areas with pedestrian traffic.
ENGINE
Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 22, 2025
Total Engine Failure due to coolant leak into the 2.3L Ford motor. This is a KNOWN issue with the Ford motors and it is not covered. This eventual coolant leak makes the owner have to buy and replace the engine with one that has similar issues and costs $8300+. This is unacceptable and Ford needs to... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
The transmission and motor has failed. Car has 133000 miles. Transmission recently rebuilt. Car continues to malfunction according to the recall but is not listed.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2025
Incident occur on 25 August, 2025: While driving I experienced a violent jerk and sudden loss of power. The vehicle continued to drive with attenuated power, jerking motion during gear shifts, and loud clucking sounds coming from powertrain. There were no injuries or accidents as result of malfunct... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Feb 20, 2025
Car accident. My car was T-boned on the passenger side, the side airbag did deploy. The impact from the accident pushed my car into on coming traffic and I hit 2 other cars. One in the front grill and the other in the left rear quarter panel. The front airbag did not deploy and my chest hit the ste... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Feb 20, 2025
Vehicle intermittently has power steering failures. Will not turn to the left.
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Feb 20, 2025
We placed our child in her car seat to go to a store. When buckling her in, we secured the 5-point harness and tugged on it to ensure it was tight and stable. At that time, the seat was functioning properly. Later, when leaving the store, we did the same to buckle her in again. This time, the 5-poi... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 11, 2025
The brake pedals felt very soft with no resistance and barely had braking power. Was taken to dealership and they said it’s the brake booster which was a common thing on these cars, but there’s no recall to fix it and they won’t replace it.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 15, 2025
Incident date: Oct 15, 2025
UConnect update was pushed and car shut off while driving saying to put in park and turn back on. Vehicles engine literally shut off twice while driving all due to a system update.
STEERING
Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
Steering sticky when driving car on road.
ENGINE
Sep 29, 2025
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
Excessive oil consumption
ENGINE
Sep 24, 2025
Incident date: Aug 24, 2025
When I’m driving, especially when I come to a stop or when I try to accelerate from a stop, the car kind of chokes or hesitates. It feels like it’s about to stall, but it doesn’t fully turn off. It keeps doing this off and on when I stop or try to go again. It's very scary and dangerous.
POWER TRAIN
Sep 22, 2025
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
2019 Honda Touring: driving down the highway the windshield would crackle ( Electricity) then we started experiencing transmission delays in shifting and the transmission sounded rough and it was delayed. when the car was put in park the whole dashboard lit up with emissions system problem, Stop dr... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2025
Power steering issue when turning, if felt that the front wheels got stuck and then over corrected when I accelerated.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2025
Vehicle displayed numerous warning lights and messages like Emission system problem and other messages on the cluster gauge. Traveling on the interstate, the vehicle would not accelerate or maintain proper speed. Turned on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers to avoid an accident. Brought it... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 9, 2025
Incident date: Aug 3, 2025
As I was stopped, my rear windshield spontaneously exploded. There were no outside factors, no rocks, no external trauma.
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 KIA EV9
2024 Kia EV9 SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.7% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 KIA EV9
18 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
OTA_ELE336
Apr 30, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR LED HEADLAMPS (SA567) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit (ILCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help reduce electricity consumptio
OTA_ELE336
Apr 30, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR LED HEADLAMPS (SA567) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit (ILCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help reduce electricity consumptio
OTA_ELE336
Apr 30, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR LED HEADLAMPS (SA567) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit (ILCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help reduce electricity consumptio
OTA_ELE337
Apr 24, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ICCU (SA568) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to counteract interruptio
TSB_ELE337
Apr 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INTEGRATED CHARGING CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA568) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) on certain 2024MY EV9 (MV) ve
TSB_ELE336
Apr 15, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INTEGRATED LED HEADLAMP CONTROL UNIT OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA567) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit 'ILCU' on certain
TSB_ELE336
Apr 15, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INTEGRATED LED HEADLAMP CONTROL UNIT OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA567) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit 'ILCU' on certain
TSB_ELE331_R1
Feb 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRELESS POWER CHARGER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA561) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in
ELE331_OTA
Feb 19, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE: WIRELESS POWER CHARGER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the wireless phone charger control logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help improve power usa
TSB_ELE331
Feb 13, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: WIRELESS POWER CHARGER OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA561) - This bulletin provides information to improve the wireless power charger (WPC) (also referred to as wireless phone charger) operation l
TSB_ELE303_R2
Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
ELE330_OTA
Feb 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE: ICCU-VCU S/W UPGRADE FOR EWP OPERATION - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to help improve the AC (alternating current) charging performance of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles by enhancing the opera
TSB_ELE326_R1
Feb 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SEAT MODULE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA557) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the
TSB_ELE326_R1
Feb 2, 2024
220000 SEATS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SEAT MODULE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA557) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the
TSB_ELE330
Jan 25, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICCU-VCU SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA560) - This bulletin provides information to improve the electric water pump (EWP) operation logic when the EV battery is being charged with a Level 1 or Level 2 (120
TSB_ELE330
Jan 25, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ICCU-VCU SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA560) - This bulletin provides information to improve the electric water pump (EWP) operation logic when the EV battery is being charged with a Level 1 or Level 2 (120
TSB_ELE326
Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SEAT MODULE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA557) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Power Seat Module (PSM) system on certain 2024MY EV9 (MV) vehicles
TSB_ELE326
Jan 8, 2024
220000 SEATS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: POWER SEAT MODULE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA557) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Power Seat Module (PSM) system on certain 2024MY EV9 (MV) vehicles
NHTSA Safety Investigations, KIA EV9
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE25004
Opened: Apr 29, 2025 , Closed: Mar 11, 2026
Windshield Wiper Failure
On April 29, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE25004) to investigate inoperative windshield wipers in model year (MY) 2024-2025 Kia EV9 vehicles. The complaints report windshield wipers that malfunction while driving, when snow and/or ice acc... Read more
KIA EV9 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA EV9 across all model years (2024, 2026).
13
Total Recalls
411
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
32
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths