Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V322000

Parking brake: electrical: control module: software

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-05-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V322000

Parking brake: electrical: control module: software

Component
Parking brake: electrical: control module: software
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
9,014
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-11
Owners notified
2022-05-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia EV62022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.