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HighNHTSA·24V962000·Announced 2024-12-20

Kia EV9 second and third row seat mounting bolts may be missing

Kia is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles because the second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. 22,883 units are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Risk-of-harm defect affecting how an occupant is restrained in a crash, with no death or injury reported in the NHTSA record.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 24V962000. The potential number of units affected is 22,883.

The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. According to NHTSA, seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025.

Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

The recalled product

Product
2025 KIA EV9
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
  • seat-fasteners
  • missing-bolts
  • occupant-protection
Affected units
22,883

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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