2025 Kia EV9
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Kia EV9 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2025 Kia EV9 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Kia EV9 recalls 4
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."
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Fix: 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.
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."
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Kia EV9 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Kia EV9 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 10.7% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: n).
Frontal crash test
Side barrier test
Side pole testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Kia EV9 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Kia EV9 — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Windshield Wiper Failure Closed
On April 29, 2025, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE25004) to investigate inoperative windshield wipers in model year (MY) 2024-2025 Kia EV9 vehicles. The complaints report windshield wipers that malfunction while driving, when snow and/or ice accumulates on or at the bottom of the windshield or in the cowl. ODI further received videos and photographs that depict rel…
NHTSA #PE25004 · Visibility · opened Apr 2025 · closed Mar 2026An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 46
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 46.
This Pitstop provides information related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging on 2024 - 2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles. In some cases, high-voltage charging performance may be limited or inoperative and accompanied by an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (…
Bulletin PS814 · Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601B) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on all 2024-2025 MY and certain 2026 MY EV9 vehicles to install enhanced windshield wiper softwa…
Bulletin PI2601B_OWNR · Electrical System · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT LEAFLET (PI2601B) - This document is the PI2601B Owner's Manual Insert Leaflet that contains revised information for wipers. Vehicle owners are advised to keep this leaflet with the Owner's Manual.
Bulletin PI2601B_OM_Leaf · Electrical System · Aug 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: WIPER MESSAGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2601B) - This bulletin provides information to install enhanced windshield wiper software on certain 2024–2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles as listed.
Bulletin PI2601B_TSB · Electrical System · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2601B) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2601B.
Bulletin PI2601B_QA · Electrical System · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2601B) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a a Product Improvement Campaign on all 2024-2025 MY and certain 2026 MY…
Bulletin PI2601B_DPSM · Electrical System · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2601B) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on all 2024-2025 MY and certain 2026 MY EV9 vehicles, manufactured from Se…
Bulletin PI2601B_DP · Electrical System · Aug 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information to install the Vehicle-to-Everything ‘V2X’ function enhancements by upgrading the software of the Central Communication Unit ‘CCU’ on certain 2025 - 2…
Bulletin TSB_ELE427 · Electrical System · Aug 2026OVER-THE-AIR: OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR COMMUNICATION CONTROL UNIT: This Over-the-Air (OTA)software update is designed to update the Communication Control Unit (CCU) logic of certain 2025 – 2026MY EV9 vehicles. This update is designed to improve the Com…
Bulletin OTA_ELE427_RELEASE_NOTES · Electrical System · Aug 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601A Flight 102) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on 2024-2026 MY EV9 vehicles to replace the passenger-side wiper arm on your vehicle…
Bulletin PI2601A_OWNR_102 · Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the EV9 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia EV9. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat(s) could move or detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect all seats and, if…
Transport Canada #2024775 · Dec 2024Lights And Instruments
Issue: On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display. Safety Risk: Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to up…
Transport Canada #2024602 · Oct 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Kia since 2023.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
