Kia EV9 years to avoid
More than twice the EV9's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Kia EV9 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia EV9 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia EV9 problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical120
- Driver assistance40
- Suspension23
- Wheels21
- Steering20
- Acceleration20
- Visibility16
- Seats15
- Fuel system15
- Transmission14
- Body13
- Brakes12
Most reported problems on the Kia EV9
Kia EV9 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 28 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2025 | - | 21 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 212 | Electrical | 12,000 | 7 | 1 | Avoid |
Recalls 10
Kia EV9 in the news
Questions about the Kia EV9
What years of the Kia EV9 should you avoid?
2024. It has more than twice the Kia EV9's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2024 alone has 212, mostly about electrical and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used Kia EV9?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia EV9?
Electrical, with 120 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (40) and suspension (23).
How many recalls does the Kia EV9 have?
10 recalls between 2024 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 7.
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