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2026 Kia EV9 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 21, 202626V545000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationA child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V545000
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| Jan 27, 202626V046000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V046000
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Owner complaints by component27
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 44 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 19 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 11 |
| Wheels | 3 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 11 |
| Steering | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 11 |
| Structure | 2 | 7 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
| Air bags | 1 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4 |
| Engine | 1 | 4 |
1 more component 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
- Power train
“Brand new car completely died after one month. The check EV system light came on while driving, could smell burning plastic smell. Vehicle went into limp mode on road and had to be towed to service center.”
- Visibility/wiper
“The digital rearview mirror system intermittently fails while in use. The image in the rearview mirror will start flickering and eventually go completely black while driving.”
- Suspension
“Parts near the rear left suspension area fell off and landed on the inside rear left wheel while driving in I-405. Wheels have never been removed for by reason before this incident after purchasing the car.”
Other Kia EV9 model years
- 20262 recalls27 complaints
- 20254 recalls21 complaints
- 20247 recalls208 complaints
Other Kia models
- 2026 Sorento2 recalls9 complaints
- 2026 Sportage1 recall38 complaints
- 2026 K51 recall14 complaints
- 2026 Carnival2 recalls52 complaints
- 2026 K41 recall13 complaints
- 2020 Optima0 recalls153 complaints
- 2025 Soul0 recalls12 complaints
- 2021 Sedona0 recalls10 complaints
- 2024 Forte0 recalls26 complaints
- 2027 Telluride3 recalls41 complaints
- 2023 Rio0 recalls12 complaints
- 2009 Spectra0 recalls114 complaints
2026 Kia EV9 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia EV9 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Kia EV9. The most recent, 26V545000 (reported August 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Kia EV9?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 27 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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