NHTSA Recall 24V338000: Retractor (seat belts)
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2024 Kia EV9.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V338000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC312 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › RETRACTOR |
| Report received | May 14, 2024 |
| Owner notification | June 5, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024 EV9 vehicles. The front passenger seat belt retractor cover may not be secured properly, which can cause the front passenger seat belt automatic locking retractor (ALR) and emergency locking retractor (ELR) to not operate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
A seat belt retractor that does not operate as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC312.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V338000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia EV9 | 2024 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.