Kia recalls certain 2022 EV6 vehicles due to a software error that may disengage the parking brake, causing vehicle rollaway. Owners should park on level ground until software update is completed.
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Kia is recalling some 2022 EV6 electric vehicles because a software issue might cause the parking brake to disengage, allowing the car to roll away. This could lead to crashes or injuries if the vehicle moves unexpectedly.
A software error in the Shifter Control Unit may cause the parking brake to disengage. This allows the vehicle to roll away, increasing crash or injury risk if the car moves unexpectedly.
Owners of 2022 Kia EV6 vehicles are affected. Drivers who park on slopes or inclines are at higher risk of vehicle rollaway.
This recall applies to 2022 Kia EV6 vehicles. Owners received notification letters mailed May 25, 2022.
Avoid parking on slopes or inclines until the software update is completed.
Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software for free.
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.
A software error in the Shifter Control Unit may disengage the parking brake, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
This recall applies to 2022 Kia EV6 vehicles. Owners received notification letters mailed May 25, 2022.
Park on level ground and avoid slopes until the software update is completed. Dealers will provide a free software update.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V322000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V322000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
