After quickly winning critical acclaim in its first model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 is back for software issue with remote smart parking system in some of these EVs.
The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and Land models with the feature, which allows the SUV to be steered in and out of remote spacesand the driver standing outside the car holding a button on the key fob. In affected vehicles, the software may incorrectly calculate stop distancesaccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2024 Kia EV9
The condition, which is due to a logic error in the vehicle's integrated brake control software, can occur after the parking assist system repeatedly stops at or below 2 mph, according to the NHTSA, which noted that increased stopping distances can. increases the risk of collision.
Solution a free software update of integrated electronic brake software. While other automakers, notably Tesla, have used over-the-air updates to deal with recalls, this one must be done at the point of sale.
2024 Kia EV9
Kia plans to send notice letters to owners instructing owners when to schedule a dealer appointment on October 18. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542 for more information. Kia's reference number for this recall is SC324.
The three-row Kia EV9 is a favorite for its spacious interior, flexible and fast especially for road trip charging, while up to 300 km wide under 100 kwh battery capacity—all of which helped it earn our Green Car Report's Best Car to Buy 2024 award. EV buyers also appeared to be very interested in the EV9 when it was launched, leading to a price increase by dealers.