Kia EV9 (Kia) – Headliner Protection Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 KIA EV9
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 KIA EV9 vehicles due to structure:interior panels:ceiling issues. A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The headliner may not adequately protect passengers from impact in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 201, "Occupant Protection In Interior Impact."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the impact absorbing plates mounted on the headliner, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC317.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026