2024 KIA EV9: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 24V400000 · 2,401 units potentially affected · filed Jun 4, 2024
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Why it matters
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V400000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC317
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
- Units affected
- 2,401
- Report received
- Jun 4, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 30, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA EV9 2024