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US recalls (4)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
Electrical system: propulsion system
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Seats: critical fasteners
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Risk and remedy
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. 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
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."
Risk and remedy
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. 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2024-12-20 · campaign 2024-775
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat(s) could move or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect all seats and, if necessary, install any missing seat mounting bolts.
Lights and instruments
2024-10-11 · campaign 2024-602
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display.
Safety Risk:
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia EV9. Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 27).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Wheels | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Kia EV9.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Kia EV9 SUV RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Kia EV9 SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Kia EV9 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| EV9 Long Range AWD Automatic (A1) | 91 | 75 | 83 | $900 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line Automatic (A1) | 88 | 72 | 80 | $950 |
| EV9 Long Range RWD Automatic (A1) | 100 | 78 | 89 | $850 |
| EV9 Standard Range RWD Automatic (A1) | 99 | 77 | 88 | $850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.