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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 24V962📅 Dec 23, 2024

2024–2025 Kia EV9 recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.

💥 The risk

Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
24V962000
Manufacturer recall #
SC329
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
22,883
Component
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 24, 2025
Built
Sep 25, 2023 – Oct 15, 2024
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 24V962 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V962?

2024–2025 Kia EV9. 22,883 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.