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Model year 2024 · Kia

2024 Kia EV9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia EV9 — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EV9.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia EV9, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V431000July 2, 2026Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
24V962000December 20, 2024Seats › Critical Fasteners
24V757000October 10, 2024Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
24V693000September 17, 2024Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software
24V400000June 4, 2024Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling
24V338000May 14, 2024Seat Belts › Front › Retractor
24V271000April 16, 2024Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Parking Brake (1) · Power Train (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V431000Manufacturer no. SC375

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 2, 2026
Owner notification
August 7, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Kia EV9
October 28, 2023 – October 28, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect 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.

Safety 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. 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V431000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V962000Manufacturer no. SC329

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
December 20, 2024
Owner notification
January 24, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,883 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Kia EV9
September 25, 2023 – October 15, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect summary

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

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V962000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V757000Manufacturer no. SC326

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2024
Owner notification
October 25, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
14,163 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Kia EV9
September 25, 2023 – May 27, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Electrical System › Software

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V757000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V693000Manufacturer no. SC324

Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
September 17, 2024
Owner notification
October 4, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
12,400 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Kia EV9
September 25, 2023 – May 28, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect 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.

Safety 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. 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V693000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V400000Manufacturer no. SC317

Structure › Interior Panels › Ceiling

Report received by NHTSA
June 4, 2024
Owner notification
July 30, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,401 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Kia EV9
September 25, 2023 – March 21, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect 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."

Safety 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. 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V400000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V338000Manufacturer no. SC312

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA
May 14, 2024
Owner notification
June 5, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect 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."

Safety 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. 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V338000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V271000Manufacturer no. SC308

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Report received by NHTSA
April 16, 2024
Owner notification
May 17, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect 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.

Safety 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. 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V271000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 6, 2026.