KIA recall: 2025–2026 EV9 – air bags
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 2025–2026 KIA EV9 because of an injury risk – 21,290 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 21, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Serious A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2025–2026 KIA EV9 |
| Brand | KIA |
| Company | Kia America, Inc. |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | August 21, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | August 21, 2026 |
| Quantity | 21,290 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V545000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | EV9 | 2025–2026 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V545000
- Manufacturer recall number
- SC379
- Component
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Built
- ? to 2026-05-13
- Recalled part
- CUSHION ASSY-FR SEAT, RH · Right Front Seat Cushion Assembly · 88200-XA005***
- Recalled part
- CUSHION ASSY-FR SEAT, RH · Right Front Seat Cushion Assembly · 88200-XA015***
- Owners notified
- 2026-10-09
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: an injury risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “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."”
The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V545000.
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About this recall
Is KIA 2025–2026 KIA EV9 recalled?
Yes. Kia America, Inc. reported the recall to NHTSA on August 21, 2026; NHTSA published it August 21, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of an injury risk. 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 Veh
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC379. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 4, 2026.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.