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Kia EV9 recall 25V115000 - Driveshaft
NHTSA · February 24, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V115000 (Kia), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 342.
- Component: Driveshaft.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Kia America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 25V115000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 170 recall campaigns from Kia America, Inc since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2025.
- At 342 vehicles, it is larger than 45% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | Ev9 | 2025 |
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