2024 Kia EV9 electrical system problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2024 Kia EV9 — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 29, 2026
“[XXX] Message says warning "check ev system". they then sent a letter saying it had to go to the dealer, or the car would need A tow potentially. I can't get an appointment as they are way too busy to do anything other than tell me they will get back to me, repeatedly stating they will do so in one…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire…Campaign 26V431000 · Jul 2, 2026
- Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may failCampaign 24V757000 · Oct 10, 2024
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the…
TSB_ELE422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 28, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia…
TSB_ELE417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 14, 2026VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC360) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV9 vehicles to reposition an…
SC360_OWNR · Service Campaign · issued Feb 6, 2026VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC360) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC360.
SC360_QA · Service Campaign · issued Feb 5, 2026
Electrical System problems in other EV9 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 | 11 | 58% |
| 2025 EV9 | 3 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 Kia EV9
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.