NHTSA safety recall

Recall 24V962000 · manufacturer campaign SC329

Seats › Critical Fasteners — Kia · reported 20 Dec 2024 · 22,883 vehicles potentially affected

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
24V962000
Manufacturer campaign
SC329
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Report received
20 Dec 2024
Owners notified
24 Jan 2025
Potentially affected
22,883

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2024 Kia Ev9 2025 Kia Ev9

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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