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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNDADFS54R6038586 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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KNDADFS54R6•••••• 2024 Kia EV9

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205on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Structure 1 Power Train 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Seat Belts Jul 2025
A rear seatbelt indicator in the dashboard is broken, and it persistently indicates that (a) a passenger is in a rear seat; and (b) the passenger's seatbelt is fastened. This occurs even if a passenger is not in the seat and the passenger's seatbelt is not fastened. It is…
Electrical System Jan 2025
I am told my car did have the software update for the instrument display but I still experienced issue where I turn on the car and the display in the middle is completely black except it shows D for the gear I am in. Can’t see the speed can’t see if the blinkers are on!
Power Train Oct 2024
My family and I were driving down a busy highway at speed in the middle lane, the vehicle suddenly jolted forward and lost power. Dashboard reported electrical system failure, contact service. Vehicle was recovered to dealer who has been unable to resolve issue and KIA unable to…
Structure Sep 2024
Rear passenger door opens while driving down the road. Has happened over 6 times. Local dealership has not been able to reproduce issue. No one has been in seat when it happens but I do have young kids who sit in this seat (without car seats) and I’m not sure what would happen.…
Electrical System Oct 2024
Main cluster blank (charge, speedometer, etc). Cannot be resolved unless shut off for 30-60 minutes. This happened previously 1-2 months ago (no report filed)

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNDADFS54R6038586 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.