Kia EV9, Niro SG2 Recall R/2024/276: Kia EV9 And Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 241054
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled EV9, Niro SG2 vehicles built between 3 November 2022 and 1 May 2024. Due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up. The dealer will replace the Gear Drive Unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 Gear Drive Unit Recall Defect: On affected vehicles due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the Gear Drive Unit will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Gear Drive Unit.
Are You Affected?
EV9, Niro SG2 built between 3 November 2022 and 1 May 2024 may be included. Kia estimates 3 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 241054 or the DVSA reference R/2024/276. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2024/317 on 23 Aug 2024, for kia Picanto EGR valve. The one launched after it was R/2024/367 on 3 Oct 2024, for kia Picanto ISLA upgrade. You can also see every Kia recall, the Kia Niro recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/276, launched 30 August 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.