repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2024 Kia EV9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 212 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia EV9, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-400 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia EV9 has problems
212 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
104Electrical system
26Forward collision avoidance
21Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
20Lane departure
17Vehicle speed control
14Steering
14Wheels
11Seats
11Fuel/propulsion system
6812 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 104 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 0 |
| Suspension | 21 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 20 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 0 |
| Steering | 14 | 0 |
| Wheels | 14 | 0 |
| Seats | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 68 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2024 Kia EV9 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel screen that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Interior panels: ceiling
Risk. A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Front: retractor
Risk. A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driveline: differential unit
Risk. A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other EV9 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EV9 median. How we score
'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Kia EV9 safety ratings
2024 Kia EV9 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Kia EV9, and the recalls they led to.
- Windshield Wiper FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What EV9 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This car has had a series of electrical issues in the first year of use. 1. The main battery needed to be replaced 6/2025 2. The 12 V battery needed to be replaced 6/2205 3. 7/2026 There is an electrical issue that causes the right headlight to go out and all the indicator lights to be set-off,…
The vehicle failed without warning while driving. In sequence, it displayed an electrical system warning, then a 12V battery error, dropped into reduced-power “turtle” mode, shifted itself into neutral, sat immobile while throwing multiple warning lights, and then lost all power completely. It had…
We were driving in the middle lane, going straight approximately 25 MPH. The car lurched and almost flipped. We were able to pull over, the wheel was no longer spinning with the car and the tie rod snapped at a weld point. We could have been killed had we been going faster. My son was thankfully…
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