Kia EV9 years to avoid
The Kia EV9 years to avoid are 2024 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
405
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2024–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
EV9 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | High complaint rate | 343 |
Every EV9 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2024avoid | 343 | 7 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia EV9 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the EV9 years to avoid are 2024. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Kia EV9?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among EV9 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia EV9 have?
Across all model years, the EV9 has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 405 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.