2024–2025 Kia EV9 Recall: Second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing
NHTSA campaign 24V962000 · Seats · filed Dec 20, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing.
The risk
Seats without mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC329.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V962000 (manufacturer number SC329). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.