Buying a used 2025 Kia EV9? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2025 Kia EV9 has 4 recalls in this group, addressing rear drive motor weld failure risk, air bag child detection, instrument screens that may go blank, and missing rear seat mounting bolts. The record therefore spans propulsion, occupant protection, seat attachment, and dashboard information. NHTSA lists 14 owner complaints, which are unverified reports: 4 involve electrical systems, while tires, power train, and visibility/wiper each have 2. The supplied complaint record reports 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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.
- Request rear drive motor weld recall completion records.
- Verify air bag child-detection and rear seat bolt recall completion.
- Confirm screen recall completion and ask about electrical or visibility faults.
- 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 Rear Drive Motor Weld Failure Risk | Electrical System | high |
| Kia EV9 air bag may not detect a child | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia EV9 Instrument Screen Can Go Blank | Electrical System | medium |
| Kia EV9 Missing Rear Seat Mounting Bolts | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 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 | 4 | Yes |
| Tires | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 2 | None found |