2025 KIA EV9
4 recalls, 29 complaints - 5/5 safety rating
26V545000 Aug 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Description
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 Veh... Read more
Consequence
A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
Remedy
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.... Read more
25V115000 Feb 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
3 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
I purchased my 2015 Ford F150 January 2020. I’ve had several issues with the brakes, calipers & rotors. From Sept 2022 my truck has been in the shop for these issues 6 times & it’s now doing the same thing. I’m [XXX] & have never had so many of the same issues with one vehicle. There has to be... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 5, 2026
Tailgate not operational as one of the 5 latch assemblies doesn't know if rear doors are open or closed. If truck has a bed cover it would be impossible to get rear doors open as access would be impossible without destroying the bed cover. I've owned a 2021 & 2020 with this problem covering many p... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Prius. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Apr 5, 2026
Due to a TSB (SIB 65 12 22) wherein the roof antennae leaks water and causes a short in the telemetry module, the car does not have pedestrian warning, navigation or backup camera / cross traffic warning. The car is drivable, but compromised from a safety perspective.
ENGINE
Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson Issue Category: Engine / Powertrain / Vehicle Safety Complaint: I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2016 Hyundai Tucson equipped with a Theta II engine. My vehicle first displayed an engine oil warning light. I immediately took the vehicle to an authori... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
My 2023 GMC Sierra has 60,571 miles for a while now while driving the transmission slips and slams into gears. Recently driving with my kids in the car on highway going 70mph the back brakes locked up multiple times, so scary and dangerous while driving. I now currently have a code P-0747 in the sy... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
After taking my Jeep in on January 16th for the 68 C recall I’ve had multiple issues with the jeep hybrid/engine. While driving the Jeep it suddenly becomes unresponsive even when pushing the gas pedal to the floor. After a minute the engine will start up and lurch forward. I’ve almost caused an... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jan 24, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
I had heard a thumping noise in the front end when I would turn the vehicle. On the date of crash, there was a very loud pop noise, then loss of brakes and impact. Air bags deployed due to impact. Total loss.
Crash
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 24, 2026
Incident date: Jan 7, 2026
I had heard a thumping noise in the front end when I would turn the vehicle. On the date of crash, there was a very loud pop noise, then loss of brakes and impact. Air bags deployed due to impact. Total loss.
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
Instrument cluster/panel went blank; unable to tell speed, temperature control, fuel, tire pressure, blinkers, lights. unable to see controls or displays. unable to see warning lights.
ENGINE
Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
I was driving my car at over 70 mph on a highway, no check engine, no issues, just had oil changed when check hybrid system alert came on with check engine light. I started to change lanes to get to shoulder when my car just died, completely. It died in the middle of the highway merging with another... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Jan 12, 2026
I was driving my car at over 70 mph on a highway, no check engine, no issues, just had oil changed when check hybrid system alert came on with check engine light. I started to change lanes to get to shoulder when my car just died, completely. It died in the middle of the highway merging with another... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 3, 2025
Incident date: Sep 3, 2025
WHEN MY WIFE IS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG DOES NOT GO ON. I AM TOLD IT IS ACTIVATED BY WEIGHT. MY WIFE WEIGHTS 95 LBS. I WAS INITIALLY TOLD THAT 80 LBS OR MORE SHOULD ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG. THE AIR BAG DOES NOT TURN ON WHEN SHE IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. NO ONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 29, 2025
SRS air bag system needs to be checked Alert on
ENGINE
Sep 1, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
The engine stalled unexpectedly during operation. I noticed a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle shut off without warning. This has happened more than once, posing a safety concern.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while opening the front driver’s side door, there was an abnormal grinding coming from the motor for the retractable running board on the front passenger’s side, and the running board failed to deploy as designed. The vehicle was taken ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 29, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
After an update for a recall for brake issues, the dealership updated the knock sensor update without my consent. After the knock sensor software was installed, my 2012 Hyundai veloster will not operate without going into protection mode. Hyundai states that they can not reverse the software update ... Read more
ENGINE
May 19, 2025
Incident date: May 11, 2025
All of a sudden, right around 108,000 miles, the check engine light came on. Upon several mechanic visits, and replacing ignition coils, and spark plugs, and even doing a system engine oil flush, the check engine light keeps coming back on. The same code is displayed, a cylinder 2 and 3 misfire. Upo... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 29, 2025
Incident date: Mar 20, 2025
THOUSAND OAKS MERCEDES DEALERSHIP TOOK INSURANCE PAYMENT FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS FOR A STOLEN KEY - THEY WRONGFULLY NO CONSENT CHANGED THE IGNITION MESSED WITH RADIO AND SECURITY SYSTEM DURING ILLEGAL FORMS OF WIRELESS CAR TESTING THEY WIRED UP NON STANDARD EQUIPMENT WITHOUT CONSENT AND MADE 8 ILLEGAL... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
Car has white smoke coming from the exhaust and the oil level keeps decreasing. Car stalls and takes time to accelerate P0106 code pops up from engine. There’s a rattle and whine noise coming from the engine bay. Also the gas was stuck accelerating. Had to switch the car to neutral so it does... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
Car has white smoke coming from the exhaust and the oil level keeps decreasing. Car stalls and takes time to accelerate P0106 code pops up from engine. There’s a rattle and whine noise coming from the engine bay. Also the gas was stuck accelerating. Had to switch the car to neutral so it does... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
Check Engine Light on, I read the code is P052E, after read some information in internet there is positive crankcase ventilation regulatory valve needs to be replaced. My car is 52000 miles and it seems like happenned to people even with less miles on the cars
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 19, 2025
Incident date: Mar 18, 2025
Trailer brake controler will report not connected when it is connected correctly. Systemm was tested and everything on the trailer is working properly. system was working corretly and suddenly stopped when on the interstate. Have had multiple shops look at the issue and no one can locate the issue. ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 19, 2025
Incident date: Mar 18, 2025
The vehicle history does not show any type of accidents. The vehicle history says that the vehicles airbags are in tact. In reviewing my contract from the dealership there is a page that states the vehicle has no airbags.The airbags not being present means the have been deployed due to a collision, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2025
Incident date: Feb 27, 2025
Vehicle’s braking system for the trailer constantly disconnects while driving. The trailer will then lose all braking capabilities. Multiple service trailer brake system, check trailer wiring harness, trailer brake connected messages. Issues started shortly after purchasing the truck new at only... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 14, 2025
Incident date: Feb 8, 2025
While driving the vehicle, the transmission stopped shifting and the engine shut off. There was no warning.
SUSPENSION
Feb 7, 2025
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally while driving at approximately 70 - 80 MPH. The contact stated that the failure had not occurred at slower speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 4 times; h... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 20, 2025
Incident date: Jan 6, 2025
The car has a feature known as one pedal driving. While using in this mode it is possible for your foot to slip off the accelerator pedal. If this happens, the car immediately decelerates and acts like braking with no warning to following mitorists. A collision is very possible if someone is followi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 20, 2025
Incident date: Jan 6, 2025
The transmission gave out. There was no warning lights given, no issues.
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 KIA EV9
2025 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.
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