2024 Kia EV9 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Kia EV9.

< older2025
Complaints
332
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2024 Kia EV9 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#199 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,704 mi
#220 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:11,634 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Kia EV9.

Electrical Faults
99
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,704
Suspension Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
11,634
Unintended Acceleration
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,854
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer:Sensor/Sending Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Kia EV9

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~51,859 vehicles.

24V962000Seats:critical Fasteners
~22,883 affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.

24V757000Electrical System:software · Instrument Cluster
~14,163 affected

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."

24V693000Parking Brake:electrical:control Module:software
~12,400 affected

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.

24V400000Structure:interior Panels:ceiling
~2,401 affected

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."

24V338000Seat Belts:front:retractor
~4 affected

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, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

24V271000Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
~8 affected

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.

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2024 Kia EV9 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Kia EV9 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2024 Kia EV9 has 332 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 99 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Kia EV9?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (99 complaints, avg 5,704 mi); Suspension Failures (20 complaints, avg 11,634 mi); Unintended Acceleration (17 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Kia EV9?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 7,485 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Kia EV9?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Kia EV9 include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Kia EV9 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 51,859 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Kia EV9?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia EV9 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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