Kia Recalls 4,551 EV6s in Australia and 22,883 EV9s Globally Over Safety Issues

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All 4,551 Kia EV6 units sold in Australia face mandatory dealer visits due to critical software malfunction affecting the charging control system.

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Software glitch in EV6's Integrated Charging Control Unit threatens vehicle safety by potentially causing sudden power loss during operation.

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Kia EV6 models from 2021 to 2024 require urgent dealer inspection, as over-the-air updates prove ineffective for this particular issue.

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Warning lights on instrument cluster signal 12-volt battery charging failure, which could lead to complete vehicle shutdown mid-drive.

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Single assembly worker's oversight leads to massive recall of 22,883 Kia EV9 SUVs over potentially missing seat mounting bolts

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Production error at Kia's Autoland Gwangmyeong plant affects EV9s manufactured between September 25, 2023 and October 15, 2024.

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Customer complaint triggers investigation revealing loose second and third-row seats in Kia EV9 models.

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Random inspection of 90 EV9 SUVs by Kia North America initially shows no defects, masking the serious safety concern.

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Three confirmed cases of missing seat bolts trace back to same employee at Korean manufacturing facility.

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Loose or rattling seats serve as warning signs for affected EV9 owners, prompting immediate dealer consultation.

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