2024 Kia EV9
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Kia EV9 has 341 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 4.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: the car died in my garage after only owning it for 4 weeks. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
341
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
4.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
104 complaints- • The car died in my garage after only owning it for 4 weeks
- • The vehicle has a 12v battery that runs accessory systems that is charged by the main battery. The vehicle has an issue where the main battery does not charge the 12v. Nothing on the vehicle will function and you can not enter the vehicle. You can also not charge the vehicle. This is a known issue a
- • I leased my EV9, GT from Northstar KIA, NY. I got the delivery of EV9 GT on 3/29/2024. I started to notice that the car was not charging properly. After the whole night of charging it was charged like 3-4% at most. on the 3rd-4th day, the car started to make sudden abnormal sounds. I called the sale
“The car died in my garage after only owning it for 4 weeks”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
46 complaints- • While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the
- • When in Highway Drive Assist mode, where the system controls the speed and lane keep and lane change, the system can disengage without any visual or audio warning. This causes dangerous scenarios where the driver believes the car is in control but it is not.
- • The contact owns a 2014 Kia EV9. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Lane Keep Assist failed, and the vehicle started pulling to the outside of the intended lane. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
“While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
40 complaints- • I leased my EV9, GT from Northstar KIA, NY. I got the delivery of EV9 GT on 3/29/2024. I started to notice that the car was not charging properly. After the whole night of charging it was charged like 3-4% at most. on the 3rd-4th day, the car started to make sudden abnormal sounds. I called the sale
- • the main screen display showing speed, milage, camera etc randomly goes black and its not working. This affects working of turn signals, cameras on the side of the vehicle that aid in changing lanes and its overall a safety issue.
- • When the car is turned on the speedometer display is blank. Further, the indicators of the car does not function as well. HVAC and info entertainment display worked as expected.
“I leased my EV9, GT from Northstar KIA, NY. I got the delivery of EV9 GT on 3/29/2024. I started to notice that the car was not charging properly. After the whole night of charging it was charged like 3-4% at most. on the 3rd-4th day, the car started to make sudden abnormal sounds. I called the sale”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
28 complaints- • While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the
- • While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the
- • When in Highway Drive Assist mode, where the system controls the speed and lane keep and lane change, the system can disengage without any visual or audio warning. This causes dangerous scenarios where the driver believes the car is in control but it is not.
“While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SUSPENSION
21 complaints- • The whole car vibrates at highway speeds. You can feel it in the steering wheel and the center armrest console. Dealer has balanced wheels twice and performed alignment but nothing will fix it.
- • The manufacturer failed to align the vehicle at all prior to leaving the factory. The failed parts all have to do with the alignment. My safety was put at risk because of the persistent pull while driving, shaking while driving, instability at high speeds, and the fact that the tires are now damaged
- • At highway speeds, the SUV experiences significant body sway when hitting a bump, causing it to rock side to side in an unsettling manner. This issue makes the vehicle feel unstable and nervous, requiring the driver to slow down to regain control. The excessive body roll presents a potential safety
“The whole car vibrates at highway speeds. You can feel it in the steering wheel and the center armrest console. Dealer has balanced wheels twice and performed alignment but nothing will fix it.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 341 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The car died in my garage after only owning it for 4 weeks
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I leased my EV9, GT from Northstar KIA, NY. I got the delivery of EV9 GT on 3/29/2024. I started to notice that the car was not charging properly. After the whole night of charging it was charged like 3-4% at most. on the 3rd-4th day, the car started to make sudden abnormal sounds. I called the sale
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: While using adaptive cruise control on the highway, my car almost rear ended the car in front of me when it surged ahead around a slight curve in the road. I was travelling approximately 5mph below the set cruise speed due to the traffic ahead. It appears that my vehicle lost radar sight of the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Kia EV9 — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 341
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 4
- Segment avg
- 80
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