Recall 25V115000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20250224
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

Safety Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2025 KIA EV9

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.