Kia Recalls 22,883 EV9 SUVs Over Missing Seat Bolts

The recall affects 2024–2025 EV9 models, with Kia offering free inspections and repairs after identifying a manufacturing error in South Korea.

Kia has issued a recall for 22,883 EV9 electric SUVs in the U.S. due to missing seat mounting bolts in the second and third rows.
The issue stems from a manufacturing error by a single assembly worker at Kia's Gwangmyeong, South Korea plant between September 2023 and October 2024.
No injuries, crashes, or fatalities have been reported, but improperly secured seats could increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Notifications to affected vehicle owners will begin on January 24, 2025, with free inspections and repairs provided by authorized Kia dealers.
Kia inspected 990 vehicles in stock and found no additional seat bolt issues, but the recall was issued as a precautionary measure.