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Year · Make · Model

2022 KIA EV6

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
261
NHTSA complaints
2
Defect investigations
74
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Not rated

Consumer complaints

261 filed
11
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Injuries reported
1
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Electrical System
    196
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    43
  • Power Train
    40
  • Unknown OR Other
    31
  • Engine
    13
  • Service Brakes
    12
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    9
  • Exterior Lighting
    8

Recalls

4 campaigns
24V867000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE2024-11-18

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

24V867000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2024-11-18

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

24V200000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2024-03-14

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

22V322000·PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE2022-05-11

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.

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

FixDrivers 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.

NHTSA investigations

3 actions
PE23012·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2023-07-03 → 2024-04-17

Loss of Motive Power

Led to recall24V200

PE23012·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER2023-07-03 → 2024-04-17

Loss of Motive Power

Led to recall24V200

DP22005·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM2023-01-27 → 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

Led to recall22V063000

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