Kia EV9 years to avoid and best years
2024 is the only year on file, at 69 per year, from 207 complaints. The Kia EV9 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2024 Kia EV9, 48 of 207 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Kia EV9 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Kia EV9. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 84.2 |
| 2025 → Too early | 6 | 12 | 4 | Visibility and wipers | 85 |
| 2024 → Most | 69 | 207 | 7 | Electrical system | 85 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 255/60R19 (Light/Wind), 275/50R20 (Land), 285/45R21 (GT-Line)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 24V-271 covers certain 2024 Kia EV9 vehicles, and also certain 2023 Niro EV vehicles: differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or damage the drive unit. Dealers replace the gear drive unit. Recall 24V-338 covers certain 2024 EV9 vehicles: the front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly; dealers replace the front passenger seat belt assembly. Recall 24V-400 covers certain 2024 EV9 vehicles: the headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash; dealers replace the impact-absorbing plates mounted on the headliner.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia EV9 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2024 has the fewest complaints per year, at 69, from 207 complaints.
Which Kia EV9 years are too early to compare?
The Kia EV9 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Does the Kia EV9 need engine oil changes?
No. The EV9 is battery-electric and has no combustion-engine oil service. Other fluids still need scheduled maintenance.
What does recall 24V-271 cover on the EV9?
Certain 2024 EV9 vehicles (and certain 2023 Niro EV): differential gear bolts in the rear motor may loosen—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes does the EV9 use?
255/60R19 (Light/Wind), 275/50R20 (Land), 285/45R21 (GT-Line).