What year Kia EV9 should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not identify an avoid year for the Kia EV9. The 2024 model year has a higher complaint index of 100 compared to 0 for 2025, but neither is marked as a year to avoid.

Is the 2024 Kia EV9 reliable based on complaints?

The 2024 EV9 has 207 complaints and 7 recall campaigns, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 47% share across all years. Median mileage at failure is 11,300 miles.

What are the most common problems with the Kia EV9?

Across all years, Electrical System issues account for 107 complaints (47%), followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 37 complaints (16%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 26 complaints (12%).

Does the Kia EV9 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns total for the Kia EV9, 7 for 2024 and 4 for 2025. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.

Which Kia EV9 year is the best?

Neither year is officially marked best, but the 2025 model year shows fewer complaints (19) and a lower complaint index (0) than the 2024 model year (207 complaints, index 100).

Kia EV9 Best and Worst Years (2024–2025)

No Kia EV9 year is flagged as an avoid year in NHTSA data. The 2024 model has more complaints (207) and a complaint index of 100 versus 19 complaints and an index of 0 for 2025, but electrical system issues, the top problem area, affect both.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2024–2025
NHTSA complaints: 226
Recall campaigns: 9
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Electrical System

EV9 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Kia EV9 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2024	No verdict	100	207	1	2	7	Electrical System	85.5	5★
2025	No verdict	0	19	0	0	4	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	85.5	5★

Most common Kia EV9 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System107 (47%)
Other42 (19%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires37 (16%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras26 (12%)
Engine22 (10%)
Structure & Body22 (10%)
Lane Departure20 (9%)
Steering17 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain12 (5%)
Visibility & Wipers12 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Kia EV9 should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not identify an avoid year for the Kia EV9. The 2024 model year has a higher complaint index of 100 compared to 0 for 2025, but neither is marked as a year to avoid.
Is the 2024 Kia EV9 reliable based on complaints?: The 2024 EV9 has 207 complaints and 7 recall campaigns, with the Electrical System as the top problem area at 47% share across all years. Median mileage at failure is 11,300 miles.
What are the most common problems with the Kia EV9?: Across all years, Electrical System issues account for 107 complaints (47%), followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 37 complaints (16%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 26 complaints (12%).
Does the Kia EV9 have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns total for the Kia EV9, 7 for 2024 and 4 for 2025. None are listed as do-not-drive recalls.
Which Kia EV9 year is the best?: Neither year is officially marked best, but the 2025 model year shows fewer complaints (19) and a lower complaint index (0) than the 2024 model year (207 complaints, index 100).