KIA EV9 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 256 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the KIA EV9, across 3 model years (2024–2026). The 2024 model year has the most complaints (208). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
KIA EV9 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No EV9 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2024 EV9: 208 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2026 EV9: 27 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2025 EV9: 21 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common KIA EV9 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 118 | 3 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 21 | 3 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| Seats | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
KIA EV9 problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: electrical system (102)
All KIA EV9 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 | 27 | 2 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2025 EV9 | 21 | 4 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2024 EV9 | 208 | 7 | 5★ | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which KIA EV9 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2024 (208), 2026 (27), 2025 (21). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the KIA EV9?
Electrical System, with 118 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the KIA EV9 have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.