2025 KIA EV9: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V115000 · 342 units potentially affected · filed Feb 24, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V115000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC337
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Units affected
- 342
- Report received
- Feb 24, 2025
- Owner letters
- Mar 7, 2025
- 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 2025