no report yet
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
2025 Kia EV9Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2025 Kia EV9, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-962 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Kia EV9 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
4Wheels
3Seats
3Visibility/wiper
3Steering
3Power train
2Service brakes
2Tires
1Fuel/propulsion system
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 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
Electrical system: propulsion system
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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
2025 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
2025 Kia EV9 safety ratings
2025 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 2025 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.
My 205 EV9 Wind with 24500 Miles left me stranded, the standard battery simbol that in ICE cards refers to the alternator, came on, I tried to get to the dealer about 20 miles in the way home, less that 3 miles after that the car lost power with just enough to move to the shoulder, I stopped, power…
The infotainment screen, including backup camera views, randomly glitches and then goes completely dark with no ability to view anything on the screen. The screen has been reset and software reloaded, but the glitch continues. Next, the screen was replaced but the glitch continues. This has been…
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding a serious incident involving my 2025 Kia EV9. The vehicle was serviced on March 1 at World Kia in Joliet, Illinois. On April 4, only four days after that service, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected ICCU failure while I was driving. During my…
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