Model year record

2022 Kia EV6

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 660 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V431000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-02
Owners notified
2026-08-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V867000

Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
62,872
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-18
Owners notified
2024-12-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V200000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
48,232
Reported to NHTSA
2024-03-14
Owners notified
2024-04-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system32716,030 mi
Power train733,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system69
Unknown or other46
Engine243,000 mi
Structure: body14
Service brakes133,000 mi
Vehicle speed control13
Exterior lighting12
Forward collision avoidance: warnings12
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking9
Air bags6
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control665,300 mi
Lane departure: assist5
Lane departure: blind spot detection5
Lane departure: warning5
Seats5
Back over prevention: warnings4
Visibility/wiper4
Tires212,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery172,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: onboard (OBCM)1
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers18,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic12,215 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal13,000 mi

The 2023 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.