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Vehicle Recall: 2025 KIA EV9

Kia America, Inc. · August 21, 2026

Reason for Recall

A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.

Product Description

Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall number: 26V545000

Status: ongoing

View original recall notice at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration →

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