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2024 Kia EV9 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 208
Latest campaign: Jul 2, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	1	Jul 2, 2026	26V431000 24V757000
Seats	1	–	Dec 20, 2024	24V962000
Parking brake	1	–	Sep 17, 2024	24V693000
Structure	1	–	Jun 4, 2024	24V400000
Seat belts	1	–	May 14, 2024	24V338000
Power train	1	–	Apr 16, 2024	24V271000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Jul 2, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 2, 202626V431000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V431000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V431000 · Jul 2, 2026
Dec 20, 202424V962000	Seats: critical fasteners Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V962000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V962000 · Dec 20, 2024
Oct 10, 202424V757000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel 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. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V757000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V757000 · Oct 10, 2024
Sep 17, 202424V693000	Parking brake: electrical control module A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V693000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V693000 · Sep 17, 2024
Jun 4, 202424V400000	Structure: interior panels ceiling A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V400000 What's wrong 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." 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V400000 · Jun 4, 2024
May 14, 202424V338000	Seat belts: front retractor A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V338000 What's wrong 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." 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V338000 · May 14, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component208

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208Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	102	49	0	0	0
Unknown or other	39	19	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	24	12	0	0	0
Suspension	21	10	0	1	0
Lane departure	20	10	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	17	8	0	0	0
Wheels	14	7	0	0	0
Steering	14	7	0	0	0
Seats	11	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	5	0	0	0
Service brakes	9	4	0	0	0
Power train	9	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	9	4	0	0	0
Structure	8	4	0	0	0
Seat belts	7	3	1	0	4

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Back over prevention
“On September 10, 2026, while driving my Kia EV9 on a public roadway, I experienced a suspected unintended and excessive activation of the vehicle's collision-avoidance/automatic emergency braking system.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768236
Unknown or other
“Beginning sometime after purchase, our 2024 Kia EV9 (VIN: [XXX]) developed a recurring failure of the multimedia display system (head unit).”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760318
Seat belts
“The contact owns a 2024 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while attempting to release the rear seat belt to install a child safety seat, a significant amount of effort was required.”
Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758624

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2024 Kia EV9 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia EV9 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia EV9. The most recent, 26V431000 (reported July 2, 2026), concerns electrical system. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Kia EV9 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: seats (1), parking brake (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Kia EV9?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 102 complaints out of 208 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Kia EV9?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Seats: critical fasteners

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Parking brake: electrical control module

Structure: interior panels ceiling

Seat belts: front retractor