Kia EV9 common problems
Owners of 2024–2025 Kia EV9 vehicles have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is suspension (35% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 215
- Owner complaints
- 10
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Crash-related reports
- 4
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 2 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2024 ev9
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Investigation closed2024 ev9
NHTSA closed investigation PE25004
Windshield Wiper Failure
- Investigation closed2025 ev9
NHTSA closed investigation PE25004
Windshield Wiper Failure
- Investigation opened2024 ev9
NHTSA opened investigation PE25004
Windshield Wiper Failure
- Investigation opened2025 ev9
NHTSA opened investigation PE25004
Windshield Wiper Failure
- Recall2025 ev9
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Kia EV9 problems?
- Across 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2024–2025 Kia EV9 vehicles, the most reported systems are suspension (35%), seat belts (33%), steering (27%).
- Which Kia EV9 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2024 Kia EV9 has the most owner complaints, with 204 filed.
- Are Kia EV9 problems dangerous?
- Of the 215 complaints on record, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 4 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2024 accounts for the most complaints (204). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.