Kia EV9 Occupant Detection System
Kia recalls 2025-2026 EV9 over air bag suppression failure, increasing child injury risk.
Contact your Kia dealer to schedule a free repair. Do not place a child or child seat in the front passenger seat until the recall repair is completed.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 21,290
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer's recall number
- SC379
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-333-4542
Why it was recalled
Kia is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles because the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may fail to deactivate the front passenger air bag when a child or child seat is present, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The vehicles do not comply with FMVSS 208.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
KIA EV9 (2025-2026), AIR BAGS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other Air Bag Defect recalls
Other recent recalls from Kia America, Inc.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-08-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification