Model year record

2023 Kia EV6

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 369 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 24V057000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,243
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-31
Owners notified
2024-03-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system1768,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system54
Power train458,000 mi
Unknown or other25
Engine22
Vehicle speed control13
Service brakes8
Visibility/wiper4
Wheels4
Tires: sidewall3
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2
Lane departure: assist2
Steering2
Structure: body2
Electrical system: horn118,366 mi
Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs: accesory power outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette lighter14,000 mi
Exterior lighting1
Lane departure: blind spot detection1
Tires1

The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2024 model has about 1.5 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.