2024 Kia EV9 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 19 of 207 complaints (9%) on the 2024 Kia EV9, with a median failure mileage of 17,853 miles. Two related recalls exist: missing second/third-row seat mounting bolts and inadequate headliner impact protection.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 19
- 9% of 207
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 17,854 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Driver's seat shifts diagonally left, right, forward, or back during turns, acceleration, or braking, sometimes with a clicking or clunking noise.
- Middle-row passenger seat fails to stay secured, allowing the seat to move forward and backward while driving.
- Whole vehicle and steering wheel vibrate at highway speeds, with dealers unable to resolve the issue after wheel balancing and alignment.
- Rear passenger door has opened on its own while the vehicle was in motion.
- Front acrylic grill panel with pixelated lights cracks easily under normal driving conditions.
- Door locks fail to respond to key fob, phone app, or door handle touch, preventing entry into the vehicle.
When 2024 Kia EV9 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 16, 2024, latest Jun 13, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2024 Kia EV9
- NHTSA 24V962000Dec 20, 2024Structure & Body22,883 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
Risk: Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.
- NHTSA 24V400000Jun 4, 2024Structure & Body2,401 vehicles
Structure:interior panels:ceiling
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Risk: A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
Structure & Body complaints by EV9 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202419 (9%)
- 20253 (16%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2024 Kia EV9 owners reported Structure & Body problems?
- NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 Kia EV9, which is 9% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Kia EV9 related to structure or body issues?
- Yes. Recall 24V962000 covers missing second- and third-row seat mounting bolts, and recall 24V400000 covers a headliner that may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2024 EV9 is 17,853.5 miles.
- Did any 2024 EV9 structure or body complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2024 Kia EV9.
- What is the most common structure or body complaint on the 2024 Kia EV9?
- The most frequently described issue is the driver's seat shifting or clunking during turns, acceleration, or braking, which several owners reported to their dealers.