2024 KIA EV9: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 24V693000 · 12K units potentially affected · filed Sep 17, 2024
What's wrong
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.
Why it matters
A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.
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
- 24V693000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC324
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 12,400
- Report received
- Sep 17, 2024
- Owner letters
- Oct 4, 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