Recalls
7campaigns
2 electrical · 1 seat · 1 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
208filed
Owner reports, 2024–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
89mpg combined
$734/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia EV9. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported8 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V431000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Missing Seat Mounting Bolts
Seats · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
89.9% repairedof 22,883 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V962000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Blank Instrument Panel Screen/FMVSS 101
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
97.2% repairedof 14,163 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V757000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Remote Smart Parking Assist Failure
Parking brake · electrical · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
94.4% repairedof 12,400 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V693000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Inadequate Headliner Impact Protection/FMVSS 201
Structure · interior panels · ceiling
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
89.2% repairedof 2,401 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V400000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Loose Seat Belt Retractor Cover/FMVSS 208 & 209
Seat belts · front · retractor
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- 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.
100% repairedof 4 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V338000
Listed for 2024 Kia EV9. Not checked against your VIN.
Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts
Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
100% repairedof 8 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V271000
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Owner complaints (208)
208 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 208 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 102 | 49% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 18.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 11.5% |
| Suspension | 21 | 10.1% |
| Lane departure | 20 | 9.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 8.2% |
| Steering | 14 | 6.7% |
| Wheels | 14 | 6.7% |
| Seats | 11 | 5.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4.8% |
How 2024 compares with other EV9 years
Best and worst EV9 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 208 | 7 |
| 2025 | 20 | 4 |
| 2026 | 26 | 2 |
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 10.7%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Kia EV9 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 89 mpg combined
89
mpg combined
100
city
78
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$734per year
$61per month
169gallons a year
Miles ÷ 89 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 / 78 / 89 | $850 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 99 / 77 / 88 | $850 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 91 / 75 / 83 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 88 / 72 / 80 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2024 Kia EV9 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia EV9 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V431000 (electrical), 24V962000 (seat), 24V757000 (electrical), 24V693000 (brake), 24V400000 (structure), 24V338000 (seat belt), 24V271000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Kia EV9 problems?
Owners filed 208 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (102), Unknown or other (39), Forward collision avoidance (24) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Kia EV9 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 100 city, 78 highway and 89 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2024 Kia EV9 get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Kia EV9 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.7% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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