Active Safety RecallKia SC308NHTSA 24V-271
Kia EV9 Drivetrain Recall Drivetrain Recall · 2024
Kia has issued 1 drivetrain safety recall covering certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up. The fix is free. Here’s exactly who’s affected and what to do.
NHTSA 24V-271EV9 · 2024
$0 · Free RepairParts and labor, any Kia dealer
Am I Affected?
Three quick checks — any one of them is reason to run your VIN above.
Check 1 · Model Year
You drive a 2024 EV9
Model years 2024 are covered by these campaigns. Other EV9 model years are not part of this recall — see the EV9 recall hub.
Check 2 · Campaign Count
1 open NHTSA campaign
This page covers NHTSA 24V-271 — every campaign Kia and NHTSA have filed for this drivetrain issue on EV9. Run the VIN checker above to see exactly which apply to your vehicle.
Check 3 · Advisory
Safe to drive
No Park Outside or Do Not Drive advisory is attached to these specific campaigns. Run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status and schedule the free repair.
What Happened — and How It’s Fixed
NHTSA 24V-271 (Kia SC308)16/04/2024
Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit
What happened: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
The risk: A loss of drive power or differential lock up can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
What To Do — Four Simple Steps
Run your VIN
Use the checker above (or nhtsa.gov/recalls) to confirm which of NHTSA 24V-271 apply to your exact vehicle.
Schedule the free repair
Book online or call . Mention SC308 — we’ll confirm parts before your visit.
One-visit fix
Recall repairs are typically completed same-day once parts are confirmed. Pair it with maintenance if you like — recall labor is free either way.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale, since buyers check NHTSA for open recalls.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my EV9 before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
These campaigns (24V-271) carry no Do Not Drive or Park Outside advisory. Still, schedule the free repair promptly — run your VIN above to confirm your vehicle’s exact status.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Certain 2024 Kia EV9 vehicles, depending on the specific campaign (NHTSA 24V-271). Run your VIN above to confirm your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Kia dealer, for the life of the vehicle, regardless of where it was purchased or how many owners it’s had.
I’m buying a used EV9. Should I worry about these recalls?⌄
No — just verify. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: if NHTSA 24V-271 is open, any Kia dealer (including us) closes it free before or after your purchase. A completed recall has no effect on the vehicle’s safety or value.
Verified as of 2026-07-15 against NHTSA. Source: NHTSA 24V-271.