Every 2023 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 →Power Train · NHTSA 24V057000
Jan 31, 2024Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V057000 →
2023 Kia EV6 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia EV6, reporting 2 crashes. Kia has issued at least 68 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 System103
- Fuel/Propulsion System30
- Power Train26
- Unknown Or Other17
- Engine14
- Vehicle Speed Control8
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (49)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (15)
- Power Train (11)
- Exterior Lighting (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
- Structure (4)
Read Kia EV6 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia EV6. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“While changing lanes on a freeway, the car passed through a narrow strip of slush from recent snowfall. The car immediately disabled the motors, preventing acceleration and regenerative braking for nearly 50 seconds.”
2023 KIA EV6Jan 28, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11713938
“The ICCU on the car died in the middle of the street, car would not shift out of park. Car completely died after a few minutes.”
2023 KIA EV6Sep 20, 2026 · MO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765685
“I was driving in heavy rain on a busy highway (I4) and the lane assist pulled me off the road to the road hand side and then cut across all lanes of traffic to the left hand side. It also engaged emergency braking going forward when there was no reason to do so.”
2023 KIA EV6Aug 31, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760996
“I charged my car at a level 3 fast charger on a road trip. After completing my charge, the AC stopped working. The fan worked but it was only blowing hot air. Normally this would be a nuisance, but the day was about 114 degrees and the car's interior was probably close to 140 degrees.”
2023 KIA EV6Aug 19, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757866
“ICCU failure. I charged overnight at my home L2 charging as usual. I backed out of my garage and heard a loud pop. Almost immediately an "check electrical" warning came up. The car went to turtle mode and then completely died. The car was towed and I was informed the ICCU needed to be replaced.”
2023 KIA EV6Aug 19, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757865
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