NHTSA recall 24V400000
Structure › Interior panels › Ceiling
KIA EV9
Reported Jun 4, 20242,401 vehicles affectedKia America, Inc.Maker’s number SC317Built Sep 25, 2023 – Mar 21, 2024
The defect
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."
The risk
A headliner with inadequate impact protection increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy
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.