2024 Kia EV9: common problems and reliability
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207 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 EV9?The 2024 Kia EV9 has 207 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia EV9 vehicles (US, public record).
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Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 EV9
power train:driveline:differential unit
Campaign 24V271000Kia 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.
seat belts:front:retractor
Campaign 24V338000Kia 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."
structure:interior panels:ceiling
Campaign 24V400000Kia 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."
parking brake:electrical:control module:software
Campaign 24V693000Kia 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.
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electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 24V757000Kia 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."
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 24V962000Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Campaign 26V431000Kia 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment overall, with a strong consensus that it is an excellent vehicle for its intended purpose.
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