Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 EV9.
The 2026 Kia EV9 is a model year iteration of Kia's electric vehicle (the EV prefix in its nameplate signaling its battery-electric powertrain), continuing the EV9's place in the brand's electrified portfolio. As a 2026 model, it sits in the early phase of the nameplate's production life, with reliability data only beginning to accumulate. That record so far is relatively contained, with 17 total owner complaints logged, the Electrical System standing out as the most-cited concern area, and just one recall on file. For a researcher tracking the EV9, the modest complaint count is an encouraging early signal, though the concentration of electrical-system reports is the most notable variable to monitor as the 2026 model year matures.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the EV9 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh | 4.40 sec | 13.20 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Land Elec 99.8-kWh | 4.40 sec | 13.20 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh | 4.50 sec | 13.30 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | GT-Line Elec 99.8-kWh | 4.50 sec | 13.30 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Land (W/ Boost) Elec 99.8-kWh | 4.60 sec | 13.40 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Land Elec 99.8-kWh | 5.10 sec | 13.70 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
| 2024 | Land Elec 99.8-kWh | 5.10 sec | 13.70 sec | 379 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record shows a sharp decline from 2024 (204 complaints, 7 recalls, 72 TSBs) to 2025 (11 complaints, 1 recall, 36 TSBs), indicating an improving reliability trajectory for the EV9 generation. In 2026 the only reported issues are a handful of complaints concentrated in the Electrical System (7), Visibility/Wiper (2), Steering/Wheels (1), and a combined Steering‑Vehicle Speed Control‑Fuel/Propulsion category (1), with no crash or fire complaints recorded. This continuation of low‑volume, non‑critical reports suggests the model’s problem frequency has stabilized at a low level after the earlier dip. The trend implies that 2026 benefits from the corrective actions taken in prior years, making it a comparatively safe used‑car choice. **Takeaway:** based on the recorded data, 2026 appears to be a strong year to purchase a used Kia EV9.
All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTA_ELE413_NOTES_R2 | 2026-06-17 | Electrical System | RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR DATA CONNECTIVITY (ELE413 Revision 2)… |
| TSB_BOD355 | 2026-06-17 | Seats | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR NOISE (CA2603) - This bulletin… |
| TSB_ELE422 | 2026-05-27 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM… |
| TSB_BOD354 | 2026-05-19 | Seats | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT SEAT SLIDE MOTOR NOISE (SA647) - This… |
| PI2601A_OWNR | 2026-04-30 | Visibility/Wiper | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2601A) - This document is the owner… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.