2026 Kia EV9
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2026
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 209 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
12 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-09
Wheels
3 of 26 total reports mention: wheels.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Also filed under Steering
Visibility/wiper
3 of 26 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 26 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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The car was being parked in a shopping lot. As the drive was pulling into the parking spot, the car lurched forward on its own and hit the wall. The gas pedal was not pressed. No collision sensors were triggered either.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-15
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes
Steering
3 of 26 total reports mention: steering.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-03-13Electrical system26V046000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2026 Kia EV9 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V046000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2026 Kia EV9 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Kia EV9?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Kia EV9 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.