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HighNHTSA·25V115000·Announced 2026-12-02

2025 Kia EV9 recalled for defective rear motor shaft

Kia is recalling 2025 EV9 vehicles due to a defective rear gear drive unit motor shaft that may lose drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact a Kia dealer for a free replacement.

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: The recall involves a propulsion system defect that increases crash risk. No actual crashes, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Since the hazard is theoretical and no injuries are reported, the score is capped at 3 per the rubric criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged during manufacturing.

A damaged motor shaft can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.

Approximately 342 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 7, 2025. Owners should contact a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 to schedule a free replacement of the rear GDU. For more information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2025 KIA EV9
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Propulsion System
Hazard
  • motor-shaft-defect
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
342

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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