# NHTSA recall 25V115000

> **Kia America, Inc.** · 2025 KIA EV9 · component: **ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM**

## Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles.  The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

## Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

## Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025.  Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542.  Kia's number for this recall is SC337.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V115000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** EV9
- **Model year:** 2025
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Report received:** 2025-02-24

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V115000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V115000 (Kia America, Inc., 2025 KIA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-11-02 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V115000. Licensed CC0.

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