2024 Kia EV9: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2024 Kia EV9: 7 recalls, 208 owner complaints and up to 89 mpg combined.
Recalls
7 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V271000 · 2024 · 8 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia 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.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #24V338000 · 2024 · 4 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia 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…
Why it matters: A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #24V400000 · 2024 · 2,401 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia 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."
Why it matters: A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024.
Parking brake Vehicle recall #24V693000 · 2024 · 12,400 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia 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.
Why it matters: A remote Smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024.
Electrical, Electrical Vehicle recall #24V757000 · 2024 · 14,163 vehicles
What's wrong: 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 Safety Standard number 101, "controls and displays."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024.
Seats Vehicle recall #24V962000 · 2024 · 22,883 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 ev9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts May be missing.
Why it matters: Seats without mounting bolts May not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V431000 · 2026 · 8 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia 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.
Why it matters: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (102): the most common themes are electrical failure (35), stalls / loses power (10).
- Other / unknown (39): the most common themes are electrical failure (8), stalls / loses power (4).
- Forward collision avoidance (24): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (21): the most common themes are steering problems (6), noise or vibration (5).
The 2024 Kia EV9 has 208 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 3 EV9 model years for complaints (2.4× the average EV9 year). Complaints peaked in 2024 (117 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 11,300 miles. Neighboring years: 2025 (21 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (160 kW PMSM) | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100e | 78e | 89e | Electricity |
| Electric (160 kW PMSM) | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 99e | 77e | 88e | Electricity |
| Electric (141 and 141 kW PMSM) | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 91e | 75e | 83e | Electricity |
| Electric (141 and 141 kW PMSM) | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 88e | 72e | 80e | Electricity |
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FAQ
Does the 2024 Kia EV9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recalls for the 2024 Kia EV9. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2024 Kia EV9 problems?
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (102), other / unknown (39), forward collision avoidance (24).
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia EV9 get?
EPA ratings run up to 89 mpg combined, across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2024 Kia EV9 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.