The 2025 Kia EV9 is being recalled once more as a result of defective rear gear drive models might trigger lack of propulsion.
The recall contains simply 342 of the three-row electrical SUVs. These autos could have rear gear drive models containing motor shafts that had been improperly welded throughout meeting by a provider, based on the NHTSA. The shaft can change into broken in consequence, impacting its potential to switch energy from the motor to the wheels, leading to decreased acceleration and drive energy.
2025 Kia EV9
If this happens, drivers could discover irregular driveline noise and a “Examine AWD/4WD” warning message on the dashboard, recall paperwork mentioned.
Kia estimates that simply 4% of the recalled autos (sure, that is about 14 EV9s in all) even have this defect, which additionally hasn’t been present in entrance drive models. And whereas single-motor variations of the EV9 are rear-wheel drive, the recall solely covers dual-motor all-wheel drive fashions. Autos within the recall inhabitants had been among the many small variety of Georgia-made EV9s in 2024.
2025 Kia EV9
The treatment is substitute of the rear gear drive unit, which sellers will carry out freed from cost. Kia plans to mail proprietor notification letters beginning Mar. 7. House owners may name Kia’s customer support division at 800-333-4542 for extra data or go to the automaker’s recall web site. Kia’s reference quantity for this recall is SC337.
The EV9 launched for the 2024 mannequin 12 months to crucial acclaim. Kia did not make many modifications for 2025, and it does not appear to have corrected the entire EV9’s teething issues, both. The 2025 EV9, together with some 2024 fashions, was beforehand recalled for lacking seat bolts, and for failing digital instrument clusters.