2026 Kia EV9: raw data

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vehicle	2026 / kia / ev9
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	none on file
recalls	2
investigations	0
fars	not identifiable in FARS
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ICCU failure and 12V battery lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 complaints2026-01 → 2026-07ev9-2026-iccu-electrical-failure

11721195 Car was driving find and suddenly check electric system message came in with a red battery indicator. The application for the car indicates an ICCU P1A9096 error code. ICCU errors seems to be common with Kia/Hyundai electric cars. Car went to limp mode and wouldn’t let drive
11709899 I own a Kia 2026 EV9. We charged the car to 80% (we have reduced the limit to only 80%). The next morning there was no power to the car. The interior lights would not come on door handles would not work. I could not start the vehicle
11716099 vehicle would not accelerate pass 25 mph, battery light came on, stop vehicle and check power supply message also came on. had to towed to dealer. KIA app showing ICCU code P1A9096

Highway-speed vibration through steering wheel and bodySTEERING, WHEELS3 complaints2026-07 → 2026-07ev9-2026-highway-vibration-steering

11750444 Since taking delivery on June 20, 2025, this vehicle has exhibited a vibration at highway speeds, most severe at approximately 72 mph. The steering wheel visibly shakes and the vibration is felt through the steering column. It is fatiguing over long drives and I have become…
11752849 Beginning at approximately 104 miles (shortly after delivery at 75 miles), this vehicle exhibits a persistent vibration felt through the steering wheel, seat, and floorboard at highway speeds — specifically beginning around 55 mph, again at 61–63 mph, and most noticeably between…

OEM tire acoustic foam delamination at highway speedWHEELS1 complaints2026-07 → 2026-07ev9-2026-tire-foam-delamination

11753347 The OEM Hankook iON tires (285/45R21) on my 2026 Kia EV9 GT Line experienced acoustic foam delamination — the sound-dampening foam bonded to the interior liner of the tire separated and is moving freely inside the tire at highway speeds. At speeds above 55mph the steering wheel

Unintended frunk opening triggering speed reductionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 complaints2026-03 → 2026-07ev9-2026-frunk-latch-power-loss

11725811 I was traveling north on the [XXX] located in [XXX] . I was traveling in the number two lane and my speed was approximately 78 MPH when all of a sudden I had a loss acceleration power and my Kia EV9 began to decelerate rapidly and my dashboard began to flash a loss of power…
11748295 I was driving down the freeway driving at the speed of traffic. My vehicle started beeping aggressively, a red indicator started flashing over the frunk area of the vehicle representation in the dash and my vehicle entered red turtle mode

Windshield cracking or chipping from minor road debrisVISIBILITY/WIPER2 complaints2026-03 → 2026-06ev9-2026-windshield-cracking

11746361 While driving at normal highway speeds, a microscopic stone or pebble impacted the windshield. Instead of causing a minor, isolated cosmetic chip, the acoustic laminated glass immediately developed an expansive linear stress fracture that rapidly spread across the driver's direct
11724016 The first time I drove on a highway in this brand new car the windshield chipped. There are facebook group posts of other drivers experiencing numerous chips and cracks in the windshield

Instrument panel flickering and blackout while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 complaints2026-01 → 2026-01ev9-2026-instrument-panel-blackout

11711520 Instrument panel goes Black while driving. Keeps flickering on and off while driving. Took it to a dealer and they denied the flicker, even though I have 15 videos of it. Dealer just gave us the car back without fixing the issue and told us to live with it

Passenger door latch unintended opening while drivingSTRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 complaints2026-04 → 2026-04ev9-2026-door-latch-opening

11728939 While making a left turn at a four-way intersection, the passenger side front door opened the latch failed. This vehicle is equipped with motorized door handles that retract/flush when the vehicle is in drive indicating that the doors are locked. The door handles were retracted…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

none on file

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
26V046000	27/01/2026	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."	An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.	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.
26V545000	21/08/2026	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER	Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."	A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.	Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

not identifiable in FARS (absent, not zero)

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2026 Kia EV9 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2026/kia/ev9

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2026 Kia EV9},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2026/kia/ev9}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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