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Kia EV9 2024-2026
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- Price
- $54,900–$78,000
- Range
- 305 mi
- Strength: Excellent running costs
- Strength: Strong passenger space
- Strength: Strong tech
- Watch-out: Below-average cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average value retention
How it scores for you10 scores
The first three-row EV that works for real families — genuine space, 800V charging, strong feature value — with EV depreciation as the main sting.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years (over-the-air software recalls count half); 1 of its 10 recalls was serious. About 2% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $850 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 91% of cars we track.
20.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 33% of other SUVs we track.
Genuine adult three-row space and up to ~82 cu ft of cargo — the roomiest EV near its price.
Quick in dual-motor form — the GT brings ~500 hp — yet tuned for calm; tidy control for a heavy three-row box.
800V fast charging, dual panoramic displays, and Highway Driving Assist 2 set the affordable three-row EV pace.
Lounge-like quiet cabin; available relaxation and swiveling second-row seats.
EVs have typically lost value the fastest.
Rated to tow 5,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls13 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
13 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2024–2026
- Electrical — 94 complaints (2024)
- Recall — Electrical: instrument cluster/panel (2026)
- Unknown or other — 17 complaints (2024)
2026
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel26V046000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As suc
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V545000
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was sold a vehicle with a manufacturer defect. At purchase there was a loud wind noise coming from sunroof. I was promised a swift service department visit to realign the sunroof. At service visit ten days later the dealership replaced sunroof and threw electrical error codes B271100. After a spec
2025
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; electrical system: software24V757000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- RecallSeats: critical fasteners24V962000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system; power train: driveline: driveshaft25V115000
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.
- RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V545000
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
2024
- RecallPowertrain: driveline: differential unit24V271000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
- RecallSeat belts: front: retractor24V338000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, thes
- RecallStructure: interior panels: ceiling24V400000
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."
- RecallParking brake: electrical: control module: software24V693000
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.
- RecallElectrical: instrument cluster/panel; electrical system: software24V757000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- RecallSeats: critical fasteners24V962000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
- RecallElectrical: propulsion system: traction battery26V431000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
- Complaint clusterElectrical94 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BPM warning in the KIA app. Apparently, ICCU and battery failures are t known issues with the KIA EV9s.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other17 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Beginning sometime after purchase, our 2024 Kia EV9 (VIN: [XXX]) developed a recurring failure of the multimedia display system (head unit). The screen goes completely dark after approximately 5 minutes of drive time and only restores after a full vehicle restart. This failure occurred approximately
- Complaint clusterSuspension17 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
We were driving in the middle lane, going straight approximately 25 MPH. The car lurched and almost flipped. We were able to pull over, the wheel was no longer spinning with the car and the tie rod snapped at a weld point. We could have been killed had we been going faster. My son was thankfully n
- Complaint clusterSteering14 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
When driving at speeds 60+ mph, EV9 steering wheel and center console vibrate consistently even on newly paved smooth road(s). I have taken it into two different dealerships for resolve twice within the first week of ownership. Both dealerships checked tires, mount and balanced the ones that were of
- Complaint clusterSeats10 complaintscomplaints:SEATS
When making left turn or going over bumps, driver seat pops and feel shifted.
Cost to own$44,900 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$54,900–$78,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$850/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
100
Highway MPG
78
Combined MPG
89
Electric range
305 mi
Horsepower
501 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
20.2 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
81.7 cu ft
Towing capacity
5,000 lbs
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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