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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

Kia America, Inc: Missing Seat Mounting Bolts

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2024
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Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling 22,883 of its 2024-2025 EV9 electric vehicles because certain second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. Owners should contact a Kia dealer to have their vehicle inspected for missing hardware. Dealers will install any missing mounting bolts free of charge to ensure the seats are properly secured.

Risk

If the second- or third-row seat mounting bolts are missing, the seats may not properly restrain occupants during a collision, significantly increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA has not issued a park outside or do not drive advisory for this specific recall.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2025 Kia EV9 by looking at your registration or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate on the driver's side dashboard.
  2. Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free inspection of the second- and third-row seat mounting bolts.
  3. Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.
  4. If you have further questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and installation of missing seat mounting bolts.

How to: Dealers will inspect and install mounting bolts as necessary free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 regarding recall number SC329.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Kia EV9
Part / Model:
EV9
Date Ranges: Model Years 2024-2025

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V962000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Units Affected: 22,883 vehicles(229% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 24, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC329
Agency Last Updated: January 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response