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The Kia EV9 has 10 recalls covering 116,176 vehicles as reported; model year 2024 is covered by the most (7). The 2026 Kia EV9 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 62 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2024: 7
Units affected
116K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
62
-56.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2024 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · RWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · RWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · RWD | 10.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia EV9, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
62 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system118
- Unknown or other45
- Forward collision avoidance26
- Suspension23
- Wheels21
- Lane departure20
- Steering20
- Complaints
- 256
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 6
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia EV9 by component
- Electrical system4 · 57K units
- Air bags1 · 21K units
- Parking brake1 · 12K units
- Power train1 · 8 units
- Seat belts1 · 4 units
- Seats1 · 23K units
- Structure1 · 2,401 units
Kia EV9 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | KIA EV9 (2025-2026): Air bagsNo. 26V545000 | Crash risk | 21,290 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | KIA EV6, EV9 (2022-2024): Electrical systemNo. 26V431000Park outside | Fire | 8 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | KIA Carnival, Carnival Hybrid, EV9, K4 and 7 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V046000 | Crash risk | 42,677 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | KIA EV9 (2025): Electrical systemNo. 25V115000 | Crash risk | 342 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | KIA EV9 (2024-2025): SeatsNo. 24V962000 | Injury | 22,883 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | KIA EV9 (2024-2025): Electrical systemNo. 24V757000 | Crash risk | 14,163 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | KIA EV9 (2024): Parking brakeNo. 24V693000 | Crash risk | 12,400 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | KIA EV9 (2024): StructureNo. 24V400000 | Crash risk | 2,401 |
| May 14, 2024 | KIA EV9 (2024): Seat beltsNo. 24V338000 | Crash risk | 4 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | KIA EV9, Niro EV (2023-2024): Power trainNo. 24V271000 | Crash risk | 8 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Kia EV9 recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Kia EV9. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia EV9 have?
10 recalls cover the Kia EV9, for 116,176 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (4 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Kia EV9?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia EV9?
Electrical system: named in 118 of the 256 safety complaints about the Kia EV9, then unknown or other (45). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.