Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | 1.4× | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 77 | −25% | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2023 | 137 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
| 2022 | 279 | — | 4 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median EV6 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Kia EV6 problems
Latest Kia EV6 recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software
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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
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.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Remedy: 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.
Parking brake › Electrical › Control module › Software
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Kia EV6 should you avoid?
None of the Kia EV6 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Kia EV6?
2024 has the fewest complaints compared with other EV6 years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Kia EV6 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (410), fuel & propulsion system (98) and transmission & drivetrain (97). Electrical complaints peak in the 2022 model year.
How many recalls has the Kia EV6 had?
5 recalls across 2022–2025. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Kia EV6 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.