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Kia EV6: recalls and fuel economy
5recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
1with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
Recalls by component
Electrical System3
Power Train1
Parking Brake1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2022 | Electricity | 105–117 MPGe | $650–$700 | 3 |
| 2023 | Electricity | 79–117 MPGe | $650–$950 | 5 |
| 2024 | Electricity | 83–117 MPGe | $650–$900 | 5 |
| 2025 | Electricity | 83–115 MPGe | $650–$900 | 5 |
| 2026 | Electricity | 83–115 MPGe | $650–$900 | 5 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Electrical System · about 8 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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 · about 62,872 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13,…
Electrical System · about 48,232 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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. Owner notification letters are expected to be…
Power Train · about 1,243 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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 · about 9,014 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software,…
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.