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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNDAFFS50R6038997 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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KNDAFFS50R6•••••• 2024 Kia EV9

This build is quieter than most: 2 complaints against 5 for the average 2024 Kia EV9 build.

2on this build
205on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Service Brakes 1 Suspension 1 Wheels 1

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Suspension Oct 2025
2024 Kia EV9 has destroyed two complete tire sets in 4 months (October 2025, January 2026) despite two professional alignments (May 2025, October 2025). Dealer service manager admitted on recorded call (1/7/26) seeing multiple EV9s "under 18,000 miles" destroy tires, confirming…
Power Train Sep 2024
The vehicle unexpectedly accelerates in multiple situations, all related to “iDrive” (one pedal driving), either failing to engage, or unexpectedly disengaging. It almost hit something while parking, and it started accelerating into oncoming traffic from a stop sign. I’ve driven…

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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 KNDAFFS50R6038997 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.