Kia · EV9 · 2026
2026 Kia EV9
1
Recall
0
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Kia EV9 has 1 recall and 0 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2026 Kia EV9
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 0
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 26V046000Unknown date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays" and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Remedy Status
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC361. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 9, 2026.
Owner Complaints
0 totalNo complaints on record for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia EV9 have?
The 2026 Kia EV9 has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Kia EV9?
NHTSA has received 0 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Kia EV9?
The 2026 Kia EV9 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kia EV9?
Complaint data is available on this page. Browse the complaints section above for details.
Does the 2026 Kia EV9 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2026 Kia EV9. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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