Kia EV9 Rear Drive Motor Weld Failure Risk
high How serious is it? About this label
Losing drive power while on the road increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V115000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Electrical System:propulsion System |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
In some Kia EV9 vehicles, the motor shaft inside the rear gear drive unit may have been welded incorrectly. Over time, this faulty weld can cause the shaft to become damaged. If that happens, the vehicle can lose the power that drives the wheels while you are driving. Dealers will replace the entire rear gear drive unit, and the repair will be done free of charge.
What you should do
2. Contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair (Kia customer service: 800-333-4542).
3. The repair is free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V115000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
The bigger picture
- Kia Electrical System Recalls Involve Fires, Power Loss, and Displays · all 19 Kia recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
- Safety risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.