Electrical system: propulsion systemRecall 25V-115 · 2025 Kia EV9

Kia America, Inc. recall 25V-115 covers 342 2025 Kia EV9 for a electrical system: propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.

94%
Vehicles repaired320 of 342 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected3421 model
ReportedFeb 24, 2025Owners notified Mar 7, 2025
Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

94%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2025 Q12026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 11, 2024 to December 19, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.