The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V400000·Announced 2024-06-04

2024 Kia EV9 recalled for inadequate crash protection headliner

Kia is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles because the headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. The defect increases injury risk during accidents.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a safety-critical interior component (headliner) that fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 201 for occupant protection during crashes, meeting the criterion for a Severe (Score 4) recall.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The vehicles' headliners may not adequately protect passengers from impact during a crash, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201 regarding occupant protection in interior impact. This defect could increase the risk of injury to passengers if a crash occurs.

The recall affects 2,401 vehicles. Owners have been notified, and dealers will replace the impact-absorbing plates mounted on the headliner free of charge. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information or to schedule service. For additional questions, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA EV9
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
2,401

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EV9

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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