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
- KIA EV9
- Brand
- KIA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Electric vehicle
- 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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