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Used Kia EV9 I: reliability, problems and review

SUV · since 2023 · Electric

✓ 8 sources cited · updated on 21 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative score: faults cited by a single source
Estimated monthly cost
€762/month
Indicative prices
€57,000 – €63,400

2 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Kia EV9 I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Grand SUV électrique de 5,01 m, 7 places, batterie de 99,8 kWh, en propulsion 204 ch ou 4x4 385 ch. Euro NCAP lui a donné 5 étoiles en 2023. Le recul est limité : le guide suédois Minbilkoll cite comme défaut le plus signalé le module de charge ICCU, qui peut couper la recharge de la batterie 12 V et provoquer une perte de puissance, sur les 2024-2025. Aucun rappel européen n'a été trouvé dans les sources lues.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€57,000 – €63,400
Monthly cost
€762
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: RWD 204 (99.8 kWh).

  • RWD 204 (99.8 kWh)

    ✓ Recommended

    Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 20.2 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green

    Propulsion de 204 ch (350 Nm), batterie de 99,8 kWh (96 kWh utiles), 563 km WLTP, 20,2 kWh/100 km, charge rapide jusqu'à 210 kW (Fiches-auto).

  • AWD 385 (99.8 kWh)

    Electric · Automatic · 385 hp · 22.3 kWh/100 km · Crit'Air green

    Transmission intégrale de 385 ch (600 Nm), batterie de 99,8 kWh, 512 km WLTP, 22,3 kWh/100 km, 0 à 100 km/h en 6 s (Fiches-auto).

Market prices

€57,000 – €63,400

Indicative range: 2023 à 2026, médianes par année de 26 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).

Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.

Valuation by year

Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.

YearMedian valueListings
2023€57,0005
2024€62,9005
2026€63,40016

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Importing this model

Prices abroad

Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).

CountryRangeMedianGap vs FranceListings
France€57,000 – €63,400 (2023 to 2026)€63,400——
Germany€58,990 – €71,788 (2024 to 2026)€65,990—95
Belgium€61,995 – €84,490 (2024 to 2026)€68,945—18

Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.

You are importing the car to:

Import penalty (malus) in France

  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.

ICCU et batterie 12 V

Severity 3/3 · Serious

Minbilkoll, guide d'achat suédois, classe en tête des défauts de l'EV9 2024-2025 (propulsion comme 4x4) l'ICCU, qui cesse de charger la batterie 12 V : message de vérification du système électrique, perte de puissance soudaine ou mode dégradé en roulant, et au pire voiture qui ne démarre plus. La batterie 12 V peut aussi se décharger à l'arrêt après quelques jours. Source unique : à confirmer.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
RWD 204 (99.8 kWh), AWD 385 (99.8 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Bugs logiciels des écrans et des aides à la conduite

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Minbilkoll signale, surtout sur les premiers exemplaires 2024, un écran de combiné ou central noir ou figé, un CarPlay/Android Auto qui perd la connexion et des alertes sonores soudaines des systèmes de sécurité sans cause apparente.

Single source so far: to be confirmed.

Versions
RWD 204 (99.8 kWh), AWD 385 (99.8 kWh)
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia EV9”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Battery, range and charging

VersionBatteryRange7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%)Rapid charging (10 to 80%)
RWD 204 (99.8 kWh)96 kWhusable563 km WLTP—27 min (150 kW)
AWD 385 (99.8 kWh)99.8 kWhstated512 km WLTP——

Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.

Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.

A 2023 Kia EV9 (3 years old) keeps about 93% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)

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Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Electricity€45
Insurance€58
Maintenance€25
Depreciation€634
Total per month€762

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Insurance: brand average, as no average is published for this model.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Maintenance: budget of a closely related model.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Electricity€45

RWD 204 (99.8 kWh) version: combined consumption of 20.2 kWh/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 0.194 €/kWh, for 1,000 km a month.

20.2 × 1.15 × 0.194 € × 10 = €45

Electricity price: EDF regulated Base tariff, home charging (as of 7 October 2026).

Insurance€58

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Depreciation€634

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Demander au concessionnaire Kia si l'ICCU et la batterie 12 V ont déjà posé problème, et si les mises à jour logicielles sont à jour.
  • Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série les campagnes de rappel ouvertes sur la voiture.
  • Tester la recharge en courant alternatif et en charge rapide, et surveiller les messages d'alerte.
  • Contrôler l'écran, CarPlay/Android Auto et les alertes des aides à la conduite pendant l'essai.
  • Vérifier la garantie constructeur restante et son transfert au nouveau propriétaire.

Questions to ask the seller

  • La voiture a-t-elle déjà été immobilisée ou a-t-elle eu un message de contrôle du système électrique ?
  • Les mises à jour logicielles et les éventuels rappels ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les justificatifs ?
  • Combien de places utilisez-vous, et quelle consommation réelle observez-vous ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

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Price
€25,300 – €44,200
Reliability
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Fuel types
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Price
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Reliability
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Fuel types
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Reliability
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Fuel types
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Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Kia EV9 I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Le Kia EV9 est-il sûr ?

Euro NCAP lui a attribué 5 étoiles en décembre 2023 (84 % adultes, 88 % enfants, 76 % usagers vulnérables, 83 % aides à la sécurité).

Quel est le volume de coffre du Kia EV9 ?

312 litres avec les 7 places en position, 828 litres en 5 places et 2 318 litres banquettes rabattues, selon L'argus.

Quelle est l'autonomie du Kia EV9 ?

563 km WLTP pour la version propulsion 204 ch et 512 km pour la 4x4 385 ch, avec la batterie de 99,8 kWh (Fiches-auto).

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