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2025 Kia EV9

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 EV9.

The 2025 Kia EV9 is Kia’s electric SUV for the model year. In its first year on the market it accumulated 11 owner complaints, the most frequent of which concerned visibility and wiper performance, and it was issued a single recall. These figures place the 2025 EV9 at the starting point of its reliability record, offering a baseline for comparing later model years.

Model year20262025

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase122 in
Curb weight5650 lb
Track (front / rear)66.9 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)47/53

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the EV9 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.4–5.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2024 GT-Line
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh4.40 sec13.20 sec379 hpAWD
2024Land Elec 99.8-kWh4.40 sec13.20 sec379 hpAWD
2024GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec379 hpAWD
2024GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec379 hpAWD
2024Land (W/ Boost) Elec 99.8-kWh4.60 sec13.40 sec379 hpAWD
2024Land Elec 99.8-kWh5.10 sec13.70 sec379 hpAWD
2024Land Elec 99.8-kWh5.10 sec13.70 sec379 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 24,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 120,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2024 the 2025 EV9 model generated 204 federal complaints, 7 recalls and 72 TSBs, while in 2025 the same model recorded only 11 complaints, 1 recall and 36 TSBs. The drop reflects a sharp decline in both complaint volume and recall frequency compared with the prior year, though the 2025 model still shows 2 complaints each for visibility/wiper and wheels and a single complaint for powertrain/electrical/engine and seats. No crash‑related or fire‑related complaints were logged for 2025, indicating no reported safety‑critical incidents in that year. The data does not specify a root cause for the remaining complaints, and the pattern across the two years shows a downward trend in federal actions. Therefore, the 2025 model represents a relatively safe entry point and can be considered a good year to buy.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
36
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper2
Wheels2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Seats1
Tires1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Steering,Suspension,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V757000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 10/10/2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Remedy: The instrument cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024…

24V962000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 20/12/2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R22026-06-17Electrical SystemRELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2)…
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
PI2601A_OWNR2026-04-30Visibility/WiperPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601A) - This document is the owner…
PI2601A_TSB2026-04-29Visibility/WiperTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM…
PI2601A_QA2026-04-28Visibility/WiperPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2601A) - This document is the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific EV9. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 EV9 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.