NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kia America, Inc. - Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit
Published: February 24, 2025Recall ID: 25V115000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Gear Drive Unit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V115000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V115000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect 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. |
| Completion rate | 90.35 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC337 |
| Potentially affected | 342 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |