Model year
2026 Kia EV9
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (5), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 78–89 MPGe combined and 38–43 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
26V545000 · Aug 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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…
26V046000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel…
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV BEV 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 Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 101 | 76 | 88 | 38.0 | 230 | $850 |
| EV9 Long Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 100 | 78 | 89 | 38.0 | 305 | $850 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 94 | 75 | 84 | 40.0 | 283 | $900 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 92 | 72 | 82 | 41.0 | 280 | $900 |
| EV9 GT · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 83 | 72 | 78 | 43.0 | 260 | $950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Kia EV9 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.