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2026 Kia EV9: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2026 Kia EV9 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
42
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
89 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 305 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 MPGe |
| Electric, 230 mi range | Rear-Wheel Drive | 88 MPGe |
| Electric, 283 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 84 MPGe |
| Electric, 280 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 82 MPGe |
| Electric, 260 mi range | All-Wheel Drive | 78 MPGe |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerAug 21, 2026 · campaign 26V545000
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V046000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVS
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 2026 Kia EV9 have?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (12), body, glass & interior (7), driver-assist & stability (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia EV9 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia EV9 get?
Up to 89 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.