Worst 2025 Kia EV9 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wheel Issues
Transmission / Drivetrain
Seat-Related Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Kia EV9.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Kia EV9. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2025 Kia EV9
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,388 vehicles.
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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
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."
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2025 Kia EV9 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Kia EV9 reliable?
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Does the 2025 Kia EV9 have any recalls?
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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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