**Summary:** Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.
**Potential Consequence:** A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
**Remedy:** Dealers will replace the rear GDU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC337.
**Additional Notes:** Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
**Vehicle Information:** Year: 2025, Make: KIA, Model: EV9, Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
**Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM