Kia EV9 Recall R/2025/115: Kia EV9 Seat Mounting Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Apr 2025
- Launched
- 1,183
- vehicles in the UK
- 251010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled EV9 vehicles built between 7 January 2023 and 12 November 2024. Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. The dealer will inspect the mounting bolts and refit if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. Seats with missing seat mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions potentially resulting in injuries in case of a crash.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Kia EV9 Seat Mounting Bolts Defect: Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. Seats with missing seat mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions potentially resulting in injuries in case of a crash. Remedy: Inspect the mounting bolts and refit if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in injuries in case of a crash.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the mounting bolts and refit if required.
Are You Affected?
EV9 built between 7 January 2023 and 12 November 2024 may be included. Kia estimates 1,183 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 251010 or the DVSA reference R/2025/115. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV3, EV4, EV6, EV9 and 3 moreKia cluster malfunction recall | Low | R/2026/139 | |
| EV9Kia EV9 IEB upgrade for RSPA function | Urgent | R/2024/406 | |
| EV9, Niro SG2Kia EV9 and Niro SG2 gear drive unit recall | Urgent | R/2024/276 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2025/059 on 2 Mar 2025, for kia Niro HCA fuse replacement. The one launched after it was R/2025/130 on 3 Apr 2025, for kia Sorento MQ4 PDC recall. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/115, launched 1 April 2025. 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.