Every 2022 Kia EV6 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V431000
Feb 7, 2026Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V431000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V867000
Nov 18, 2024Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V867000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V200000
Mar 14, 2024Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V200000 →Parking Brake · NHTSA 22V322000
Nov 5, 2022Parking Brake:Electrical:Control Module:Software
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V322000 →
2022 Kia EV6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 277 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia EV6, reporting 11 crashes, 6 injuries, 1 deaths. Kia has issued at least 77 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System211
- Fuel/Propulsion System43
- Power Train41
- Unknown Or Other32
- Forward Collision Avoidance18
- Engine14
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (60)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (15)
- Structure (10)
- Equipment (6)
- Exterior Lighting (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
Read Kia EV6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Kia EV6
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Loss of Motive Power
PE23012Opened Jul 3, 2023Closed Apr 17, 2024
- Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
What people reported
Owners have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia EV6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Most vehicles with ABS experience what I call "ABS shudder/jutter" when applying brakes across a road seam where the road surface is uneven or a rut in the road. In this particular case while applying the brakes across a long rut in the road, the "ABS shudder/jutter" was much worse.”
2022 KIA EV6Jan 25, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11713276
Crash
“Prior to midnight on 9/25/2025 I stopped at a Sheetz in Stephen"s City , Va to charge my 2022 Kia EV6. Upon pulling into the charging area I discovered construction fencing around the area with the chargers removed.”
2022 KIA EV6Sep 30, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11690621
Death reportedCrash
“I was involved in a fatal head-on collision with a pedestrian while driving my Kia EV6. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist : The FCA system appears to have completely failed.”
2022 KIA EV6Apr 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11655093
Crash
“On [XXX], I pulled into a parking space, and the car suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, and hit the building. This is the second time this happened. It happened when I was parking in May 2022; the car suddenly accelerated and struck a fence.”
2022 KIA EV6Feb 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11644624
Injury reported
“Liftgate/Back Hatch consistently immediately automatically closes after opening, and has hit both drivers on the head before able to move out of the way. More detail: to open the back, one pushes a button, the rear hatch beeps, and then it automatically opens.”
2022 KIA EV6Jan 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11636146
Check your EV6 by VIN
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