The 2024 Kia EV9 is a Electric. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.1/10. Pros: Quiet and pleasant ride even in heavy traffic; Good resilience to the local heat without excessive cooling issues; Excellent driving feel and strong towing capability even with a heavy trailer. Common concerns: Roadside assistance and service costs are relatively expensive compared to competitors; Long wait times for appointments at authorized service centers across the country; A common unresolved issue of vibrations and lateral movement in the rear at high speeds. local EV9 owners report excellent comfort in urban and highway driving despite the intense heat, but many complain about high service prices and long wait times at garages. local drivers note that the battery holds up well even under weather-related load, though some wish for more fast-charging stations on long trips. There are 8 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
7 NHTSA recalls for Kia EV9 2024
- Traction Battery โ 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.
- Critical Fasteners โ Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
- Software โ 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.
- Differential Unit โ 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.
- Retractor โ 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 Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Instrument Cluster/Panel โ 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."
- Ceiling โ 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."