Seats: critical fasteners
- Component
- Seats: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 22,883
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-12-20
- Owners notified
- 2025-01-24
Defect description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Safety risk
Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.