# NHTSA recall 24V271000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2024 KIA EV9 · component: **POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT**

## Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles.  The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.

## Consequence

A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC308.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 24V271000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** EV9
- **Model year:** 2024
- **Component:** POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- **Report received:** 2024-04-16

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V271000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 24V271000 (Kia America, Inc., 2024 KIA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/24V271000. Licensed CC0.

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