KIA EV9 2024: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V693000

Make Model Year
KIA EV9 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-04 2024-09-17 2024-09-18

Production Dates: 2023-09-25 - 2024-05-28

Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC324

Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12400

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Kia America, Inc. "Kia" is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. A software error may cause the remote smart parking assist feature, which allows the operator to remotely move the vehicle, to miscalculate stopping distances.

Consequence

A remote smart parking assist feature that miscalculates stopping distances may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the integrated electronic brake software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC324.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.