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Model year 2025 · Kia

2025 Kia EV9 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia EV9. The most recent was reported on August 21, 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 2025 Kia EV9, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V545000August 21, 2026Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
25V115000February 24, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System
24V962000December 20, 2024Seats › Critical Fasteners
24V757000October 10, 2024Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V545000Manufacturer no. SC379

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
August 21, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
21,290 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia EV9
May 17, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V545000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V115000Manufacturer no. SC337

Electrical System › Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA
February 24, 2025
Owner notification
March 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
342 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Kia EV9
October 11, 2024 – December 19, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EV9

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V115000, 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 2025 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)
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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 24, 2026.