2024 Kia EV9 forward collision avoidance problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2024 Kia EV9 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“[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
“The dashboard and control panel of my vehicle have repeatedly blacked out since shortly after purchase. These blackouts cause the entire instrument cluster and control systems, including critical safety features, to become non-functional or obstructed intermittently while driving. This creates a…”
filed Oct 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other EV9 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 EV9 | 1 | 5% |
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.