2025 Kia EV9: common problems and reliability

The 2025 Kia EV9 has 11 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag iccu (integrated charging control unit) failure — causes vehicle breakdowns and recurrent 12v battery drain. replacement is covered under warranty but requires dealership service. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2025 model year

11
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
2
electrical system
2
visibility/wiper
2
steering
2
wheels
2

Recalls affecting the 2025 EV9

electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Campaign 24V757000

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 Sa…

seats:critical fasteners

Campaign 24V962000

Kia 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

Campaign 25V115000

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.

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment overall, with a strong consensus that it is an excellent vehicle for its intended purpose. Owners frequently describe it as an "incredible car," praising its quiet and comfortable ride, smooth handling, powerful acceleration, and lu

  • ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure — causes vehicle breakdowns and recurrent 12V battery drain. Replacement is covered under warranty but requires dealership service. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Reduced winter range — real-world highway range can drop significantly in cold temperatures, with one report of approximately 265 km (165 miles) from a rated 435 km (270 miles) in extreme cold (-20°C / -4°F). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Missing convenience features — lack of Homelink/garage door opener, laminated glass for sound insulation, and a dedicated "dog mode" or easy climate-keep function are noted as omissions compared to competitors like Tesla. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Dealership service variability — service department quality is inconsistent; some are described as incompetent or difficult, while others are efficient. This impacts the repair experience for known issues like the ICCU. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Software limitations — limited number of climate-control timers (only two), no location-based timers, and a cumbersome process to use utility mode as a substitute for dog mode. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the EV9.

Typical used price

Used EV9 listings typically run $48,988–$58,893 across 2024 to 2026 model years.

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