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Kia EV6 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 541 owner complaints for the Kia EV6, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The 2022 model year drew the most complaints (277), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 541 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 4 model years with data (2022–2025)
  • most complaints: 2022 (277 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (404 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V431000 (reported Jul 2, 2026)
  • 20 complaints reporting a crash (3.7%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a fire (0.2%)
  • 7 complaints reporting an injury (1.3%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Kia EV6 complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2022 model year has the most complaints: 277 of 541, or 51.2%. Next come 2023 (137) and 2024 (74). The fewest are for 2025, with 53 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Kia EV6 owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2022–2025Column chart of 541 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2022 with 277. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2022: 277 complaints27720222023: 137 complaints13720232024: 74 complaints7420242025: 53 complaints532025
Kia EV6 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Kia EV6 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202227711041
20231372000
2024746130
2025531000
All model years54120171

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Kia EV6 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 404 complaints (74.7% of all 541), followed by Fuel/Propulsion System (98) and Power Train (96).

Components named most often in Kia EV6 complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Kia EV6 complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System40474.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System9818.1%
Power Train9617.7%
Unknown or Other6812.6%
Engine397.2%
Service Brakes254.6%
Vehicle Speed Control234.3%
Forward Collision Avoidance224.1%
Structure152.8%
Exterior Lighting132.4%
Lane Departure101.8%
Visibility/Wiper71.3%
Air Bags50.9%
Back Over Prevention50.9%
Steering50.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Kia EV6 recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name EV6, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2024. The 2022 and 2023 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 5 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Kia EV6 recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 4 campaigns2023: 4 campaigns2024: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V431000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2022–2024

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence:
    A fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V867000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software; Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Model years 2022–2024

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V200000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Model years 2022–2024

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V057000

    Reported

    Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    Model year 2023

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Consequence:
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V322000

    Reported

    Parking Brake › Electrical › Control Module › Software

    Model year 2022

    Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

    Consequence:
    Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy:
    Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.

    Filed by Kia America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Kia EV6 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Kia EV6 have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Kia EV6, covering model years 2022 to 2025. The most recent, 26V431000, was reported on July 2, 2026 and is filed under “Electrical system”. The 2022 and 2023 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Kia EV6 model year has the most complaints?

The 2022 model year, with 277 of the 541 complaints in NHTSA’s file (51.2%). The next are 2023 (137) and 2024 (74). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Kia EV6 complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 404 complaints, or 74.7% of all 541. Fuel/Propulsion System (98) and Power Train (96) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Kia EV6?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Kia dealer.

How many Kia EV6 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 541 complaints, 20 report a crash, 1 a fire, 7 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Kia models

8 models · most complaints first

The Kia models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Kia VIN decoder with every Kia model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Kia Sorento 2003–2026 · 40 recalls · 10,159 complaints
  • Kia Optima 2001–2020 · 22 recalls · 7,499 complaints
  • Kia Soul 2010–2025 · 15 recalls · 5,532 complaints
  • Kia Sportage 1995–2026 · 36 recalls · 4,687 complaints
  • Kia Forte 2009–2024 · 18 recalls · 2,539 complaints
  • Kia Sedona 2002–2021 · 23 recalls · 2,406 complaints
  • Kia Telluride 2020–2027 · 19 recalls · 2,009 complaints
  • Kia Sephia 1995–2003 · 7 recalls · 1,687 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.