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2024 Kia EV9

Electric
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
44 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical7
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA207
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA304 mi
202620252024
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2024 Kia EV9 is sold in the U.S. as a electric midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV9 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated at 304 miles with 89 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 207 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
EV9 Long Range RWDElectricRWD160 kW PMSM1007889 MPGe304 mi389.9 h$850
EV9 Standard Range RWDElectricRWD160 kW PMSM997788 MPGe230 mi387.6 h$850
EV9 Long Range AWDElectricAWD141 and 141 kW PMSM917583 MPGe280 mi4114.5 h$900
EV9 Long Range AWD GT-LineElectricAWD141 and 141 kW PMSM887280 MPGe270 mi4215.2 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47450, 47451, 47452, 47453.

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Recalls (7)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

SC375
Park outside8 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA fire increases the risk of injury.FixOwners 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 1
NHTSA campaign 26V431000reported Jul 2, 2026Kia America, Inc.
●moderate

Seats

SC329
22,883 vehicles
ProblemKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.RiskSeats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V962000reported Dec 20, 2024Kia America, Inc.
▲high

Electrical System

SC326
14,163 vehicles
ProblemKia 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."RiskAn instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixThe 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V757000reported Oct 10, 2024Kia America, Inc.
○minor

Parking Brake

SC324
12,400 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V693000reported Sep 17, 2024Kia America, Inc.
▲high

Structure

SC317
2,401 vehicles
ProblemKia 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."RiskA headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V400000reported Jun 4, 2024Kia America, Inc.
▲high

Seat Belts

SC312
4 vehicles
ProblemKia 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."RiskA seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V338000reported May 14, 2024Kia America, Inc.
▲high

Power Train

SC308
8 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
NHTSA campaign 24V271000reported Apr 16, 2024Kia America, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer — 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 relatively small amounts of snow and/or ice accumulation that leads to the wipers’ malfunction. Inoperative windshield wipers could reduce driver visibility during inclement weather and increase the risk of a crash. ODI identified 7 Vehicle Owners Questionnaires (VOQs) related t

Opened Apr 29, 2025 · closed Mar 11, 2026 · action PE25004

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
207complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 4 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 117 · 2025: 70 · 2026: 20

Most-cited components

Electrical System104
Unspecified39
Forward Collision Avoidance29
Lane Departure24
Suspension21
Vehicle Speed Control17

What owners describe

“For the second time in a month when we went to drive the speedometer display did not appear.”Sep 8, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Infotainment went out, to include speedometer while driving did not come back on till the following day.”Sep 8, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“the main screen display showing speed, milage, camera etc randomly goes black and its not working. This affects working of turn signals, cameras on the side of the vehicle that aid in changing lanes and its overall a safety issue.”Sep 6, 2024 · Lane Departure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other EV9 model years

B

2026 Kia EV9

2 recalls · 22 complaints

C

2025 Kia EV9

4 recalls · 19 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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