Kia EV9 Recall R/2024/406: Kia EV9 IEB Upgrade For RSPA Function, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 2,777
- vehicles in the UK
- 241164
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled EV9 vehicles built between 10 March 2023 and 15 October 2024. Due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA. The dealer will update of the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software with improved logic. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia EV9 IEB Upgrade for RSPA Function Defect: On affected vehicles the manufacturer has determined that due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA. Remedy: Update of the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software with improved logic.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA.
The Fix
The dealer will update of the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software with improved logic. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EV9 built between 10 March 2023 and 15 October 2024 may be included. Kia estimates 2,777 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 241164 or the DVSA reference R/2024/406. 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/2024/367 on 3 Oct 2024, for kia Picanto ISLA upgrade. The one launched after it was R/2024/465 on 5 Dec 2024, for kia HECU fuse replacement. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/406, launched 8 November 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.