Kia Recalls Nearly 23,000 EV9 Cars After Discovering That One Employee Forgot To Bolt Down Seats

Kia has recalled nearly 23,000 EV9 cars after discovering that an employee forgot to bolt down seats. The NHTSA was notified of this safety issue, which subsequently became a national issue. Let’s look at what we know about this recall.

All the Details About the Nationwide Kia Recall

According to an announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 20, 2024, 22,883 Kia EV9 electric vehicles from the 2024–2025 model year are affected by the recall. According to the South Korean car manufacturer, some cars lack the mounting fasteners for the second and third rows of seats. Consequently, the seats “may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions, thereby increasing the risk of injury.”

Thankfully, it doesn’t seem like the flaw is dangerous unless you get into an accident first. According to Kia, an assembly plant worker in South Korea made a mistake that resulted in the missing bolts, which hasn’t caused any injuries, collisions, fatalities, or fires as of this writing.

Customers may notice that the seats on their EV9 are loose or hear their seats vibrating, according to the car company. Owners of affected EV9s will start receiving notifications on Jan. 24. Customers can also get in touch with Kia customer support if they think their vehicle might be part of the recall. Owners of impacted Kia EV9 vehicles will be advised to get in touch with an authorized dealer so that they can check all of the seat mounting bolts on the car, replace any that are missing, and make sure they are securely attached for free.

No loose or missing seat bolts were discovered in any of the 990 random EV9 cars that Kia inspected in stock in November, according to InsideEVs. You can reach Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542 if you have any questions. SC239 is Kia’s recall number.

Additionally, you can visit NHTSA.gov or call the NHTSA Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. 24V-962 is the NHTSA campaign number.

Not the Only Nationwide Car Recall

Kia is not the only car company undergoing a nationwide recall. Ford has also issued a recall for nearly 300,000 F-Series vehicles due to defective fuel pumps.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that a broken gasoline pump can result in a power outage, which raises the risk of an accident.

“Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high-pressure fuel pump,” the NHTSA stated.

When the fuel pump on a car breaks down, drivers may observe an “extended crank while starting, a Check Engine Light (CEL), noise, and reduced engine power.”

No accidents, injuries, or fires connected to the fuel pump issue were reported as part of the Ford recall. The models affected by the Ford recall are:

• 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 
• 2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750

The automaker claims that Ford dealers may update the powertrain control module software for free. Victimized car owners can anticipate receiving notification letters starting Jan. 13, 2025. Owners can contact Ford customer service regarding this recall by calling 1-866-436-7332 and mentioning recall number 24S78.

In other automotive news, Honda recalled more than 205,000 SUVs in November 2024 because of a gasoline leak problem.

The recall affects automobiles made in the United States and applies to certain Honda Passport vehicles made between Feb. 15, 2023, and May 13, 2024, as well as Honda Pilot vehicles made between Feb. 14, 2023, and May 8, 2024.

Honda was first made aware of the issue on May 13, 2024, when a dealer who had examined a vehicle before to sale submitted a warranty claim. In its warehouse inventory, Honda found six vehicles with an incomplete fuel filler neck tube to fuel filler pipe connection by May 20.