Kia EV9 steering problems
29 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
248 owner complaints analyzed
10 distinct recall campaigns
7,606 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
29 of 248 complaints match this topic (11.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11592798 · 2024-06-06 (June 6, 2024)
In brand new 2024 Kia EV9, the steering wheel shakes at or above speeds of 65mph. Replicated symptoms in all regen modes, as well as with regenerative braking turned off. Replicated symptoms with lane assist and highway driving assist both on and off. Issue presents itself on various different conditions of road surfaces. Brought vehicle to dealership service department and they stated that alignment was perfect and there was no unusual tire wear. Service advisor went on test drive with me and witnessed the symptoms but disregarded it as poss…
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Owner report 11593111 · 2024-06-07 (June 7, 2024)
First the vehicle shakes at highway speeds. It has a substantial steering wheel vibration. I had to get two separate wheel balances done to attempt to resolve the issue. Can’t really say if the issue is fully resolved now because both the 12v battery and high voltage battery have had issues or failures leading to a completely dead unusable vehicle. Car has been out of working order for 13 days now with no eta on when the issue will be resolved. All of this happened with less than 30 days of owning the vehicle.
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Owner report 11612143 · 2024-09-02 (September 2, 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 the car for 60 miles. I suspect there are other similar scenarios that I haven’t discovered. Steps to reproduce grouped by scenario: 1. Engage iDrive with the left steering wheel paddle. Remove foot from brake. Car does not move. Switch to R then D. Remove foot…
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Owner report 11615190 · 2024-09-18 (September 18, 2024)
The main instrument panel in front of the steering wheel turns off completely. Speed cannot be monitored and turn signals cannot be heard. This has happened two times on back-to-back days. Each time after turning off the car for 30 minutes the issue went away but is very concerning.
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Owner report 11615661 · 2024-09-20 (September 20, 2024)
Main digital display behind the steering wheel didn’t turn on. I had to drive home for one hour with no information on speed, range, cameras, proximity sensors, etc.
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