Kia EV9 years to avoid
Every Kia EV9 model year on file (2024-2025), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2025
Worst year on file
54.4
Severity index
Electrical System
Most-reported system
2024
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Kia EV9 | 54.4 Medium | 12 | Electrical System |
| 2 | 2024 Kia EV9 | 35.5 Low | 207 | Electrical System |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Kia EV9 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 207 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 35.5 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.4 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.