Model year
2024 Kia EV9
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 209 complaints for the 2024 Kia EV9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (100), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (39), SUSPENSION (21). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 80–89 MPGe combined and 38–42 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $850–$950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V431000 · Jul 2, 2026
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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.
24V962000 · Dec 20, 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
24V757000 · Oct 10, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
24V693000 · Sep 17, 2024
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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.
24V400000 · Jun 4, 2024
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
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…
24V338000 · May 14, 2024
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
24V271000 · Apr 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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.
Complaints
209 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 2, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25004 | Windshield Wiper Failure · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | Apr 29, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.109 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV9 Long Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 100 | 78 | 89 | 38.0 | 304 | $850 |
| EV9 Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 99 | 77 | 88 | 38.0 | 230 | $850 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 91 | 75 | 83 | 41.0 | 280 | $900 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 88 | 72 | 80 | 42.0 | 270 | $950 |
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