ChargingHigh
ICCU faults affecting charging and 12V supply, addressed by recall updates
- Typically appears
- 20,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the DVSA recall service and confirm the update was applied
2023 Kia EV9 problems
A 2023 Kia EV9 is now 3 years old, so an average example has covered around 40,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2023 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2023 Kia EV9 is 3 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 40,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2023 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~41k miles an average 2023 car has covered.
BatteryHigh
State of health on rapid-charged, high-mileage cars
- Typically appears
- 30,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run a battery health report and compare with the original usable capacity
SuspensionMedium
Very heavy vehicle wearing tyres and bushes early
- Typically appears
- 30,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check tyre inner edges and listen for front-end knocks
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment and driver-assist software glitches
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Confirm the software version and test all cameras and sensors
BodyworkLow
Large body attracting car park damage on doors and corners
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect door edges, corners and rims
Inspecting a 2023 Kia EV9?
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Check this exact carKia EV9 · frequently asked questions
Is the EV9 practical for families?
Yes, it is a genuine seven-seater, which is rare among electric SUVs.
What is the running cost warning?
Tyres are large and expensive, and the weight wears them quickly.
What warranty applies?
Kia's seven-year warranty transfers to subsequent owners; confirm the mileage cap by VIN.
Does depreciation hurt?
Yes, large EVs have fallen sharply, so buy on current trade values.