TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: EV9 HEADLAMP AIM INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (SA574) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, adjust the headlamp aim on certain 2024MY EV9 (MV) vehicles equipped with LED Cube Projection Headlights, produced from December 20, 2023, through April 6, 2024. Kia has determined that enhancements could be made to adjust headlamp aim to improve focus and reduce glare from the headlamps to oncoming traffic. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected ve
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Kia EV9 lighting problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Kia EV9 have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: EV9 HEADLAMP AIM INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (SA574) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, adjust the headlamp aim on some 2024MY EV9 (MV) vehicles equipped with Light Emitting Diode (LED) headlamps, produced from February 1, 2024 through April 6, 2024. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a well-known organization that conducts supplemental testing to evaluate certain aspects of vehicle performance. As a result of such testing, Kia and IIHS have determined that improvements could be made to adjust headlamp aim to improve the focus and reduce glare from the headlamps to oncoming traffic.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR LED HEADLAMPS (SA567) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit (ILCU) logic of certain 2024 EV9 vehicles to help reduce electricity consumption from the 12V battery by applying a forced sleep logic.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INTEGRATED LED HEADLAMP CONTROL UNIT OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA567) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Integrated LED Headlamp Control Unit 'ILCU' on certain 2024MY EV9 (MV) vehicles produced from September 25, 2023 through January 25, 2024. The ILCU can switch from 'standby mode' to 'active mode' potentially causing the 12V auxiliary battery to discharge while the vehicle is parked. If this occurs, the vehicle might not be able to be started.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
The display for the instrument cluster is completely blank, or shows unrelated information after starting the car and shows none of the vital information about the car's operation or status. After leaving the car off for 30 minutes, the instrument cluster display began functioning normally. This was the subject of a 2024 October recall which we got dealer service for but the issue is not resolved.
Had lighting trouble with your 2024 Kia EV9?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2024 Kia EV9?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Kia/EV9.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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