Kia EV9 recalls & complaint record (MY 2024–2026)
As of , the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 9 recall campaigns and 215 consumer complaints for the Kia EV9 (MY 2024–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Suspension. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the EV9 costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “park outside” advisory — see the timeline below.
Every Kia EV9 recall campaign, by year
All 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the EV9 (MY 2024–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
2026 — 2 campaigns
- Electrical System
Risk: 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.
Park outside, away from structures, until repaired — NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.
- Electrical System
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
2025 — 1 campaign
- Electrical System
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge.
2024 — 6 campaigns
- Seats
Risk: 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.
- Electrical SystemOTA fix
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.
Remedy: The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
- Parking Brake
Risk: 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.
- Structure
Risk: 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.
- Seat Belts
Risk: 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.
- Power Train
Risk: 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.
Where the EV9’s recalls and complaints cluster
Recalls by component (9 campaigns total): Electrical System (4), Seats (1), Parking Brake (1), Structure (1), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1).
Complaints by reported area (215 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (104), Forward Collision Avoidance (24), Suspension (22), Lane Departure (20), Vehicle Speed Control (17), Wheels (16).
Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Crash, fire, injury and death reports
Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the EV9 (MY 2024–2026) include 1 crash report, 2 fire reports, 4 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Do recalls affect what the EV9 costs to own?
- No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
- Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used EV9 harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
- How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Kia EV9 Light Long Range RWD (electric) cost to own →.
Recalls & complaints — FAQ
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About this data
- All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the EV9 nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2024–2026).
- A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
- Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Related: Kia EV9 Light Long Range RWD (electric) cost to own → · every model’s cost page · how we calculate cost of ownership.