Buying a used 2025 Kia EV9? Check these 4 recalls first
The EV9's 2025 record is dominated by four recalls on a first-generation electric SUV: missing second- and third-row seat bolts, a rear drive unit that can lose power, a front passenger airbag that may not switch off, and a software bug that blanks the dashboard. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Only 12 unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported; electrical, power train, steering and visibility/wiper lead them.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm a dealer completed the second- and third-row seat bolt recall
- Ask whether the rear drive unit and blank-display software updates were applied
- Test the passenger airbag off indicator with the seat empty and occupied
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Kia EV9
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia EV9: second and third row seat bolts missing | Seats | high |
| Kia EV9 rear drive unit may lose power | Electrical System | high |
| Kia EV9 front passenger airbag may not switch off | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia EV9 dashboard display can go blank from software bug | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 2 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |