KIA EV6 (2022) recall — Electrical System
Kia recalls certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles due to potential fire risk from misaligned battery electrodes. Owners must park away from structures and limit charging to 80% until repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling some 2022-2024 EV6 electric vehicles because battery cells might have misaligned electrodes that could cause a fire while parked or driving. This means owners should park away from buildings and not charge beyond 80% until the fix is done. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80986-kia-ev6-2022-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80986-kia-ev6-2022-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V431000
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“Kia EV6 (2022) Recall: Fire Risk from Battery System.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80986-kia-ev6-2022-recall-fire-risk-from-battery-system. Based on NHTSA recall #26V431000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V431000).
Why it’s dangerous
Misaligned electrodes in the high voltage battery cells could cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion. This fire risk increases when the vehicle is charged beyond 80% or parked near flammable materials.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022-2024 Kia EV6 electric vehicles are affected. Those who park near structures or charge to full capacity are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022-2024 EV6 models. The recall affects vehicles with specific VINs that will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Park Away from Structures
Move your vehicle to a location away from buildings or other structures to reduce fire risk.
Limit Charging to 80%
Do not charge the vehicle beyond 80% until the battery system is repaired by Kia.
Contact Kia Customer Service
Reach out to Kia at 1-800-333-4542 for assistance with the recall repair.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes that can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2024 EV6 model. Affected vehicles will have VINs searchable on NHTSA.gov starting July 17, 2026.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Park away from structures and limit charging to 80% until Kia replaces the battery system assembly.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V431000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 26V431000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V431000 (February 7, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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