Irvine, CA – January 8, 2025 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 22,883 2024-2025 Kia EV9 electric SUVs whose seats may fail to restrain occupants during a crash.
Recall summary
Due to a manufacturing oversight, the bolts holding the second and third-row seats in place are missing.
Recall risks
Insufficiently secured seats may not provide adequate occupant protection in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Warning signs
A loose seat might rattle.
Other Kia recalls
In October 2024, over 12,000 EV9 SUVs were recalled because they could crash while self-parking, as reported.
On a separate note, more than 460,00 Kia Telluride SUVs were recalled in June 2024 over electrical issues that may have led to a vehicle fire, as reported.
The repair
Dealers will install the missing bolts free of charge.
The owners should receive letters with more information on January 24, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Almost 23,000 electric SUVs are affected by this Kia missing bolt recall. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.