2025 Kia EV9

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Power train:driveline:driveshaft

Recall Number: 

25V115000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC337

Manufactured from: 

2024-10-11 to 2024-12-19

Number of vehicles affected: 

342

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

24V962000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC329

Manufactured from: 

2023-09-25 to 2024-10-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

22883

Defect Description: 

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.

Defect Consequence: 

Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

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

Recall Number: 

24V757000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC326

Number of vehicles affected: 

14163

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."

Defect 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.

Corrective Action: 

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.