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2024 Kia EV9: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 351 complaints about the 2024 Kia EV9 with NHTSA, and it has 7 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
351
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
7
on record
Fuel economy
89 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 304 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 MPGe |
| Electric, 230 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 88 MPGe |
| Electric, 280 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 83 MPGe |
| Electric, 270 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 80 MPGe |
Recalls
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryJul 2, 2026 · campaign 26V431000
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.
Seats › Critical FastenersDec 20, 2024 · campaign 24V962000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Electrical System › SoftwareOct 10, 2024 · campaign 24V757000
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."
Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › SoftwareSep 17, 2024 · campaign 24V693000
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.
Structure › Interior Panels › CeilingJun 4, 2024 · campaign 24V400000
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."
Seat Belts › Front › RetractorMay 14, 2024 · campaign 24V338000
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,
Power Train › Driveline › Differential UnitApr 16, 2024 · campaign 24V271000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Kia EV9
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2024 Kia EV9 have?
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (104), driver-assist & stability (78), body, glass & interior (37). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia EV9 have?
7 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia EV9 get?
Up to 89 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.