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Service bulletins for the 2025 Kia EV9

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

54 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PS8142026-09-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This Pitstop provides information related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging on 2024 - 2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles. In some cases, high-voltage charging performance may be limited or inoperative and accompanied by an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTC P343A98 stored. This condition may occur if the Electric Water Pump #1 (Power Electronics) E65 connector and Electric Water Pump #2 (High-Voltage Battery) E66 connector being inadvertently swapped.
PI2601B_TSB2026-08-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: WIPER MESSAGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2601B) - This bulletin provides information to install enhanced windshield wiper software on certain 2024–2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles as listed.
TSB_ELE4272026-08-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information to install the Vehicle-to-Everything ‘V2X’ function enhancements by upgrading the software of the Central Communication Unit ‘CCU’ on certain 2025 - 2026MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced at Kia Georgia (KaGA) that have been unable to be updated using the Over-The-Air ‘OTA’ method. The V2X technology allows EV9 vehicles to interact with other devices such as Vehicle-to-Home ‘V2H’ and Vehicle-to-Grid ‘V2G’ technology which enables bidirectional charging, where the EV's battery can be used as a mobile energy storage unit, providing power to the grid or a home backup power source.
TSB_ELE4222026-06-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
TSB_ELE4172026-05-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
PI2601A_TSB2026-05-01. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT (PI2601A) - This bulletin provides the service procedure to replace the passenger-side (RH) windshield wiper arm on certain 2024-2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles listed in the table below. During winter conditions, the windshield wipers may become temporarily inoperable due to accumulated snow on the windshield or cowl area. Kia has developed a newly designed passenger-side wiper arm of a different shape and angle to increase the clearance between the wiper and windshield cowl.
TSB_ELE4132026-03-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DCU COMMUNICATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Data Connectivity Unit (DCU) system software on some 2025–2026MY vehicles listed in the table below. Kia has identified that Connected Car Services (CCS) functionality may intermittently fail due to temporary DCU communication issues. This condition can impact convenience and connectivity features by causing the Remote Start and Remote Climate functions to become inoperative, prevent vehicle status updates in the Kia Access app, and interrupt connected navigation routing services.
TSB_ELE392_R12026-03-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BSA REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE (ELE 392 REV 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding replacement Battery System Assemblies (BSA) for 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from May 17, 2024, through December 20, 2024. As production of the 2025 model year EV9 (MV1a) has concluded, the EV9 (MV1) BSA will now be supplied as an after-sales (A/S) part for 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles.
SC360_TSB2026-02-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EF31 CONNECTOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT (SC360) - This bulletin provides information on repositioning the EF31 electrical connector by replacing the bracket with an improved one for certain 2024MY-2026MY EV9 (MV, MVa) vehicles within the production ranges listed in the table of this bulletin. The EF31 electrical connector, located near the top of the driver’s footrest, may become disconnected due to interference from the driver’s foot. If this electrical connector becomes disconnected, the 12V battery may discharge, which can cause the service warning light and/or “check electric vehicle system” message to illuminate. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition, the Power Limited (Turtle) warning light may illuminate, and the vehicle may enter Limp Home Mode with speed temporarily limited.
TSB_BOD3482026-01-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT PASSENGER WALK-IN SEAT SWITCH INSPECTION, REPAIR & REPLACEMENT (SA636) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the front passenger walk-in seat switch on certain 2025–2026MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from May 16, 2024 through August 21, 2025. On some vehicles, the switch may not be mounted flush to the backrest cushion. This condition does not affect the functionality of the switch and is a cosmetic issue only.
PI2502_TSB_R12026-01-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WINDSHIELD WIPER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2502) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to install enhanced windshield wiper software that provides drivers with additional warnings related to the use of the windshield wipers during winter conditions on all 2024-2025 MY and certain 2026 MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles manufactured from September 25, 2023, through October 31, 2025. The enhanced software detects obstructed windshield wipers and provides advance messages to remind the driver to check for any obstructions such as snow/ice in the windshield wiper area.
PI2502_TSB2025-12-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: WINDSHIELD WIPER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2502) - This bulletin provides information to install enhanced windshield wiper software that provides drivers with additional warnings related to the use of the windshield wipers during winter conditions on all 2024-2025 MY and certain 2026 MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles manufactured from September 25, 2023, through October 31, 2025. The enhanced software detects obstructed windshield wipers and provides advance messages to remind the driver to check for any obstructions such as snow/ice in the windshield wiper area.
TSB_ELE4072025-12-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FPM OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA637) - This bulletin provides instructions for updating the Finger Print Module (FPM) software on all 2024–2026MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles. The affected vehicles may experience discharge of the auxiliary (12-volt) battery when the vehicle is parked for an extended period due to the FPM not entering sleep mode. This may result in a no-start condition.
TSB_ELE383_R12025-10-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVCE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SUNROOF LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & SUNROOF/REAR ROLLER BLIND INITIALIZATION (SA615) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Roof Control Module ‘RCM’ system software on certain 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from May 17, 2024 through June 6, 2025, which may exhibit an inoperative sunroof or rear roller blind due to a loss of motor position data during states of ‘sleep’ or ‘low’ power.
TSB_ELE3982025-09-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SBW GEAR SELECTION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA626) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the ‘E-SHIFTER’ system software on certain 2024-2025MY EV9 (MV1) vehicles produced from May 3, 2023, through January 6, 2025, which may exhibit an intermittent inability to select the Reverse (R) gear position. When this occurs, the vehicle returns to the Neutral (N) gear position and displays “N” in the instrument panel. The software update improves gear selection performance.
TSB_BOD3432025-09-12. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE COVER SCREW REPLACEMENT (SA627) - This bulletin provides instructions to replace the outside door handle cover screws on certain 2025MY EV9 (MVa) vehicles, produced from May 30, 2024 through November 19, 2024, which may result in rust or corrosion marks under door handle, particularly in vehicles located in rainy and snowy climates.
TSB_ELE3932025-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT MOTOR AND REDUCTION GEAR (GDU) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA622) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Front Motor Reduction Gear Assembly (GDU) on certain 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from November 25, 2024 through December 06, 2025 that were assembled at the Kia assembly plant in the US. The affected vehicles may experience abnormal noise coming from the front GDU which is caused by a missing wave washer from the motor inside the front GDU.
TSB_ELE3922025-08-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BSA REPLACEMENT GUIDANCE - This bulletin provides information regarding replacement Battery System Assemblies (BSA) for 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from May 17, 2024, through December 20, 2024. As production of the 2025 model year EV9 (MV1a) has concluded, the EV9 (MV1) BSA will now be supplied as an after-sales (A/S) part for 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles.
TSB_BOD3412025-08-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CONSOLE ARMREST LOWER COVER AND BUMPER REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the console armrest lower cover and bumpers on some 2024-2025MY EV9 (MV1) vehicles produced from July 27, 2023 through April 26, 2024. The affected vehicles may exhibit console armrest wobbling and/or rattling when closed. One or both bumpers can be missing, broken, and/or shifted out of place creating a gap between the console armrest and the console assembly which causes the console armrest to wobble and/or rattle while closed.
TSB_TRA046_R52025-04-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
TSB_ELE3802025-04-23. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) SOFTWARE UPGRADE - This bulletin provides information to install the Vehicle-to-Everything ‘V2X’ function enhancements by upgrading the software of the Vehicle Charging Management System ‘VCMS’, Rear Motor Control Unit ‘R_MCU’, Vehicle Control Unit ‘VCU’ and Battery Management Unit ‘BMU’ systems on some 2024-2025MY EV9 (MV1) vehicles produced from September 25, 2023 through October 15, 2024, that have been unable to be updated using the Over-The-Air (OTA) method. The V2X technology allows EV9 vehicles to interact with other devices such as Vehicle-to-Home ‘V2H’ and Vehicle-to-Grid ‘V2G’ technology which enables bidirectional charging, where the EV's battery can be used as a mobile energy storage unit, providing power to the grid or a home backup power source.
TSB_ELE3832025-04-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: SUNROOF LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND SUNROOF/REAR ROLLER BLIND INITIALIZATION (SA615) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Roof Control Module ‘RCM’ system software on certain 2025MY EV9 (MV1a) vehicles produced from May 16, 2024 through March 17, 2025, which may exhibit an inoperative sunroof or rear roller blind due to a loss of motor position data during states of ‘sleep’ or ‘low’ power.
TSB_ELE3752025-03-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTON: CCU OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA608) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Central Communication Unit ‘CCU’ system software on certain 2025MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles produced from May 16, 2024 through December 09, 2024. The affected vehicles may experience a ‘dark current’ draw from the 12V battery while the vehicle is parked, potentially resulting in low battery voltage and no-start condition.
TSB_ELE369_R12025-02-27. Service bulletin. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: REAR MOTOR CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA601) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the rear motor control unit ‘MCU-R’ software on certain 2024-2025MY EV9 (MV1, MV1a) vehicles produced from September 24, 2023 through January 2, 2025, which may unexpectedly end an EV charging session when using a Tesla Supercharger station due to signal interference with the vehicle’s inverter.
TSB_ELE368_R12025-01-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT ACTIVATION FAILURE (SA600) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to access the ‘Dealer Mode’ function and perform a ‘Reset Network’ on certain 2025MY Multiple Model vehicles listed on page 7 equipped with a Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit to address customer concerns related to activation of Kia Connect due to missing modem data caused by a data transmission error.

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