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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles may have a rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft that was improperly welded. Over time, the shaft can become damaged, and the vehicle may lose drive power.
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, especially when merging, passing, or driving at highway speeds. If you own a 2025 EV9, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA or Kia website and watch for any loss of drive power.
Dealers will replace the rear GDU free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. To ask questions, contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 and reference recall SC337.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia EV9 | 2025 |
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