NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2024 KIA EV9NHTSA Campaign #24V400000
The official notice
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Safety Risk
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
2,401 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC317Updated June 10, 2026