Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V115000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-02-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V115000

Electrical system: propulsion system

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
342
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-24
Owners notified
2025-03-07

Defect description

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

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia EV92025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.