CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Kia EV9 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (12 reports).
2026 Kia EV9 recalls
Front Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child in Seat
The occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may fail to switch off the front airbag when a child or child seat is present.
Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights
A software error can cause the instrument panel display to fail, so critical information such as the speedometer, tire pressure readings, and warning lights may not be shown to the driver.
Most common 2026 Kia EV9 problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Brand new car completely died after one month. The check EV system light came on while driving, could smell burning plastic smell. Vehicle went into limp mode on road and had to be towed to service center. At the service center all power in the vehicle went off and the car could not be driven. Service center diagnosed and reproduced the issue. Active DTC on the the ICCU (integrated charge control unit) unit powering the 12V battery was dead. The entire ICCU assembly had to be replaced
The digital rearview mirror system intermittently fails while in use. The image in the rearview mirror will start flickering and eventually go completely black while driving. The system has been inspected and serviced multiple times by the dealership under warranty but the problem keeps recurring.
Parts near the rear left suspension area fell off and landed on the inside rear left wheel while driving in I-405. Wheels have never been removed for by reason before this incident after purchasing the car. Car only has 7724 miles on the odometer.
So I called KIA about this, but I wanted my report to appear here too. Back in February, my right foot was run over by my car. It was an accident. I had gotten out of the driver's passenger side to check on something that was making noises. The person who ran my foot over didn't realize I was out of the car, and there was no warning; there was no noise indicating my door was open. Then the back driver-side tire ran over my foot. My foot was broken in a few places, and I was in a shoe boot for quite a while. It is very dangerous to think there was no alert; I can't imagine if this happened to a child. I was pretty thorough in telling them what happened, and nobody ever tried to compensate m
I was sold a vehicle with a manufacturer defect. At purchase there was a loud wind noise coming from sunroof. I was promised a swift service department visit to realign the sunroof. At service visit ten days later the dealership replaced sunroof and threw electrical error codes B271100. After a specialist over rode the error the dealership claimed fixed and had me pick up the vehicle. The loud wind noise was still present. When I attempted to return the vehicle the dealership said I would no longer be serviced by their dealership. Kia Customer Care sent me to a second dealership. Second dealership brought in techline specialist that ordered Kia Warranty repair would replace the entire roof.
2026 Kia EV9 questions
Does the 2026 Kia EV9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Kia EV9: Front Airbag May Not Turn Off for Child in Seat; Instrument Panel May Fail, Hiding Speed and Warning Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kia EV9?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (12), Unknown Or Other (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Kia EV9 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.