2026 Kia EV9 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
28
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 EV9 and 28 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 12 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
- VISIBILITY/WIPER3
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- STRUCTURE:BODY3
- STEERING3
- WHEELS3
2026 EV9 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V545000
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 26V046000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
2026 EV9 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI2604_TSB | Oct 29, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: 3RD ROW SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT (PI2604) - This bulletin provides information to replace both third-row seat belt retract… | 11038746 |
| ELE428_OTA_RELEASE_NOTES | Oct 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR V2X ENHANCEMENT - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS), V… | 11038727 |
| PI2601B_OTA_RELEASE_NOTES | Oct 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR BODY DOMAIN CONTROLLER (PI2601B) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update t… | 11038739 |
| PS814 | Sep 16, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This Pitstop provides information related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging on 2024 - 2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles. In some cases, high-voltage charging performance may be li… | 11037369 |
| PI2601B_OWNR | Sep 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601B) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on all 2024-2… | 11036461 |
| PI2601B_OM_Leaf | Sep 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT LEAFLET (PI2601B) - This document is the PI2601B Owner's Manual Insert Leaflet that contains revised information for wipers.… | 11036460 |
| PI2601B_TSB | Aug 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: WIPER MESSAGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2601B) - This bulletin provides information to install enhanced windshield wiper sof… | 11036463 |
| PI2601B_QA | Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2601B) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product… | 11036462 |
| PI2601B_DPSM | Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2601B) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is c… | 11036459 |
| PI2601B_DP | Aug 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2601B) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement… | 11036458 |
| OTA_ELE427_RELEASE_NOTES | Aug 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | OVER-THE-AIR: OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR COMMUNICATION CONTROL UNIT: This Over-the-Air (OTA)software update is designed to update the Communication Control Unit (CCU) logi… | 11036457 |
| TSB_ELE427 | Aug 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information to install the Vehicle-to-Everything ‘V2X’ function enhancement… | 11036137 |
| PI2601A_OWNR_102 | Aug 8, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601A Flight 102) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on… | 11036618 |
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R2 | Jun 18, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Data Connectivity Unit… | 11033980 |
| TSB_BOD355 | Jun 18, 2026 | SEATS | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR NOISE (CA2603) - This bulletin provides information to remove the seat slide motor tube from the power front seats on certain… | 11033979 |
| TSB_ELE422 | May 28, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy… | 11033217 |
| TSB_BOD354 | May 19, 2026 | SEATS | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR NOISE (SA647) - This bulletin provides information to remove the seat slide motor tube from the power front se… | 11032899 |
| PI2601A_OWNR | May 1, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on 2024-2026… | 11031850 |
| PI2601A_TSB | Apr 30, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (PI2601A) - This bulletin provides the service procedure to replace the passenger-… | 11031852 |
| PI2601A_QA | Apr 29, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2601A) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product… | 11031851 |
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