Reliability
Kia

EV6 (1st)

2022-2025 · Compact SUV · 1 engine
543 NHTSA Complaints
5 Recalls
2 Fire Reports
20 Crash Reports
Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

3.0 / 10

Reliability score

Many more owner complaints than similar compact EV SUVs

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the drive system, battery, charging or electrical system. Electric vehicles are scored against other electric vehicles only, so this score does not compare it with gas or hybrid models. Early evidence: under five years on the road.

Complaints of a failed or replaced engine, transmission or drive unit run well above similar vehicles. They set this score.

Owners filed 275 powertrain complaints. A typical compact EV SUV fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 97.

Against every fuel type: owners filed 348 complaints of all kinds about this generation. A typical compact SUV fleet of this size and age, with gas, hybrid and electric models counted together, would have drawn about 64.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 1.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall275 complaints against about 97 for similar vehicles
4.1
Last three years267 complaints against about 91 for similar vehicles
4.0
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced145 complaints against about 30 for similar vehicles
2.8

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20222.2
  • 20234.1
  • 2024n/a
  • 2025n/a

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall24V867
Electrical System, Propulsion System, Charging, Module, Software · 62,872 vehicles (81% of those built)

Complaints by Engine Code

Kia EV6 Unidentified Engine

543 complaints 135.8 per year
2 fire reports 1 fatality
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
406
fuel system
98
transmission
96
engine
40
other
36

Battery & Propulsion Reliability

Battery Electric (BEV)

Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2022-2025 Kia EV6

223 battery-related complaints 55.8 per year 3 battery-related recalls

That's roughly 9.9x the typical rate for BEVs in this dataset (median 5.7 per year). This generation has materially more battery & propulsion complaints than its peers. The comparison is not adjusted for sales volume.

2 fire reports

What kind of battery complaint?

Among the 223 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.

12V Auxiliary Battery 112 (50%)

Low-voltage battery deaths, common on EVs and hybrids that use a 12V for accessories.

Charging System 64 (29%)

Charge port, cable, mobile connector, or session failures.

Electric Propulsion 61 (27%)

Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.

High-Voltage Battery 30 (13%)

Propulsion battery defects, capacity loss, BMS faults, replacement claims.

Regenerative Braking 13 (6%)

Regen brake feel, one-pedal driving, B-mode complaints.

Thermal Events 2 (1%)

Battery fires, smoke, thermal runaway. Includes any complaint with fire reported.

Battery & propulsion recalls (3)
24V200000 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.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

24V867000 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.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

26V431000 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.

Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.

Sample complaint excerpts
12V Auxiliary Battery
  • [2022] The ICCU, or integrated charge control unit, continually fails on this car. When it fails, the 12V battery rapidly drains and the car goes into turtle mode (25mph max) until the 12 battery drains completely. This has happened 4 times on this car, twice since I purchased it 'certified pre-owned" from a Kia dealership in February 2026. Luckily for me the two times it has failed on me, I was in town
  • [2022] Vehicle ICCU unit failed resulting in inability to charge at level 1/2 on AC power and would have ultimately led to failure of the 12v battery, which results in the car shutting down. Posing a safety risk. Resulting repair led to coolant level issue. Currently the only solution to the problem is replacement of the unit, with the exact same unit model. Leaving the possibility of it happening again.
  • [2022] Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU )failure on the high voltage battery leading to also the 12v battery failure.
Charging System
  • [2022] 1. Severe Safety Concerns (Battery Thermal Risk & Component Interdependency) The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater in my vehicle has failed. This component failure has completely disabled my vehicle’s air conditioning (AC) system. In the Kia EV6 architecture, the AC compressor loop is not merely a cabin comfort feature; it is intrinsically linked to the vehicle's thermal management sys
  • [2022] The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed twice within four weeks. The first failure occurred in March 2026 and was repaired under recall SC327 with a replacement ICCU and fuse. The second failure occurred April 7, 2026, approximately 12 days after pickup. Symptoms: Vehicle failed to charge overnight on Level 1 and Level 2 circuits despite being plugged in. Later that day, while driving,
  • [2022] I was unable to charge this electric vehicle which I normally do almost once or twice a week using my home level 2 charger. It also did not speak the message that "your vehicle is being charged" which it normally does when I charge the vehicle. I tried multiple times. Then I got into the vehicle and saw that it was giving me the following error messages (pics included below) upon trying to star
Electric Propulsion
  • [2022] The ICCU, or integrated charge control unit, continually fails on this car. When it fails, the 12V battery rapidly drains and the car goes into turtle mode (25mph max) until the 12 battery drains completely. This has happened 4 times on this car, twice since I purchased it 'certified pre-owned" from a Kia dealership in February 2026. Luckily for me the two times it has failed on me, I was in town
  • [2022] The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed twice within four weeks. The first failure occurred in March 2026 and was repaired under recall SC327 with a replacement ICCU and fuse. The second failure occurred April 7, 2026, approximately 12 days after pickup. Symptoms: Vehicle failed to charge overnight on Level 1 and Level 2 circuits despite being plugged in. Later that day, while driving,
  • [2022] Electrical propulsion failure resulting in 3 tow-ins. Vehicle goes into limp mode, slows to 20 mph on highway and then stops after about 2 miles. The issue appears related to the ICCU, fuse and 12V battery failures. History includes 6 attached ICCU related Repairs. #1 ICCU updated under recall SC271 at 31,678 miles. #2 Then the ICCU was replaced under recall SC302 at 45,059 miles. #3 Then t
High-Voltage Battery
  • [2022] 1. Severe Safety Concerns (Battery Thermal Risk & Component Interdependency) The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater in my vehicle has failed. This component failure has completely disabled my vehicle’s air conditioning (AC) system. In the Kia EV6 architecture, the AC compressor loop is not merely a cabin comfort feature; it is intrinsically linked to the vehicle's thermal management sys
  • [2022] Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU )failure on the high voltage battery leading to also the 12v battery failure.
  • [2022] Persistent ICCU failure causing charging interruptions, “Check Vehicle Charging System” → “Stop vehicle and check power supply” warnings, low 12V battery voltage (down to 12.1V), and risk of power loss/strand. Kia Connect sent “Charge Interrupted” alert during a session that reached 99%. Multiple prior recalls/attempts failed to resolve (Sep 2023 TSB ELE291 BMS, Jun 2024 SC271 ICCU SW, Jan 2025 SC
Regenerative Braking
  • [2022] There exists a serious manufacturing defect in that the brake lights do not turn on when the car is used in one-pedal drive mode and even a rapid deceleration occurs due to regenerative braking. This was documented by Consumer Reports and it presents a critical safety hazard. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/brake-lights-can-fail-to-provide-fair-warning-on-some-evs-a9533519285/?EX
  • [2022] The brake light does not activate in a way that would signal to other drivers that the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, while using higher regenerative braking. The ipedal mode can have a significant amount of deceleration and not activate the brake light, even coming to a full stop and not activating the light, if the driver's foot is not completely off the pedal. I have been told by other d
  • [2022] When heavy regenerative braking is used, the car decelerates very quickly. Despite this, the brake lights do not turn on. This is very dangerous as the regenerative braking can be used to completely stop the vehicle. People driving behind me need to be aware that I am coming to a stop and are not currently warned. Technology Connections just released a very detailed video on the Ioniq 5 which use
Thermal Events
  • [2022] 1. Severe Safety Concerns (Battery Thermal Risk & Component Interdependency) The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater in my vehicle has failed. This component failure has completely disabled my vehicle’s air conditioning (AC) system. In the Kia EV6 architecture, the AC compressor loop is not merely a cabin comfort feature; it is intrinsically linked to the vehicle's thermal management sys
  • [2024] I was driving my car on the highway, then I got the message çheck your electrical system'for around a minute. Then there was a rumble or bang as if I hit something with the back, but the road was clean. Then the car started slowing down and I drove to the side. I got out of the car and saw white smoke coming from under the car in the back. I started opening the hood and trunk in the back to find o

Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.

Battery: Hyundai e-GMP 77.4 kWh (NCM)

NCM 811 · SK On (Hungary, US plant from 2025) · 180 cells in series-parallel modules, 800V architecture, liquid-cooled
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▼ You're looking at: EV6 Long Range (2022-2024)
EPA range 206-310 mi ·MPGe combined 79-117 ·AC charger 11 kW ·DC 10→80% 17 min ·Heat pump Yes ·V2L 3.6 kW
EPA figures span the trims and model years this entry covers.
About the pack
Capacity
74 kWh
usable · 77.4 total
Fast charge
233 kW
peak · about 18 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 10 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCM 811
Cell supplierSK On (Hungary, US plant from 2025)
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)697 V
CoolingLiquid (glycol)
Architecture180 cells in series-parallel modules, 800V architecture, liquid-cooled
Warranty 10 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

High
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which ends in a loss of drive power. Hyundai's first recall, 24V-204 (March 2024), covered certain 2022-2024 Ioniq 5, 2023-2024 Ioniq 6 and Genesis GV60 vehicles. NHTSA 24V-868 replaced it in November 2024, added the 2025 Ioniq 6 and requires the new remedy even on cars already repaired. Kia's 24V-200 and 24V-867 cover the 2022-2024 EV6. Dealers inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse as necessary and update the ICCU software.
High
NHTSA 26V-432 (July 2026) covers certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures and to limit charging to 80% until dealers replace the battery system assembly, free of charge.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Battery: Hyundai e-GMP 58 kWh (Standard Range)

NCM 622 · SK On · Reduced module count vs 77.4 (~134 cells), 800V architecture, liquid-cooled
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▼ You're looking at: EV6 Light trim (RWD) (2022-2024)
EPA range 206-310 mi ·MPGe combined 79-117 ·AC charger 11 kW ·DC 10→80% 17 min ·Heat pump No ·V2L 3.6 kW
EPA figures span the trims and model years this entry covers.
About the pack
Capacity
55 kWh
usable · 58 total
Fast charge
175 kW
peak · about 18 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 10 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCM 622
Cell supplierSK On
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)523 V
CoolingLiquid (glycol)
ArchitectureReduced module count vs 77.4 (~134 cells), 800V architecture, liquid-cooled
Warranty 10 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

High
Hyundai's ICCU recall 24V-868, which replaced 24V-204, and Kia's 24V-200 and 24V-867 name the 2022-2024 Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 6 and the 2022-2024 EV6 by model year and do not exclude Standard Range cars. The ICCU can become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which ends in a loss of drive power. Dealers inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse as necessary and update the ICCU software.
High
NHTSA 26V-432 (July 2026) covers certain 2023-2024 Ioniq 5 vehicles. The high-voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures and to limit charging to 80% until dealers replace the battery system assembly, free of charge.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Battery: Hyundai e-GMP 84 kWh

NCM 811 · SK On · Larger module count vs 77.4 (~192 cells), upgraded cooling for sustained performance, 800V architecture
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▼ You're looking at: EV6 Long Range (2025-2025)
EPA range 231-319 mi ·MPGe combined 83-115
EPA figures span the trims and model years this entry covers.
About the pack
Capacity
81 kWh
usable · 84 total
Fast charge
233 kW
peak · about 18 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 10 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryNCM 811
Cell supplierSK On
Cell formatPouch
Voltage (nominal)697 V
CoolingLiquid (glycol, upgraded for high-rate discharge)
ArchitectureLarger module count vs 77.4 (~192 cells), upgraded cooling for sustained performance, 800V architecture
Warranty 10 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

High
Two NHTSA recalls cover an improperly tightened bus bar in the high-voltage battery system, which can short-circuit and cause a fire. 25V-482 (July 2025) covers certain 2025 Ioniq 5 vehicles and tells owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair. 26V-068 (February 2026) covers certain 2025-2026 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. Dealers inspect and tighten the bus bar bolts and replace the battery system assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Low
Hyundai built two battery heat controls into the Ioniq 5 N for track driving. N Battery Preconditioning has a Drag mode that sets the cells for immediate maximum power and a Track mode that brings the battery to its lowest possible temperature for more laps. The N Race Endurance setting maximizes range on a racetrack.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Battery: Hyundai e-GMP 63 kWh (Standard Range, 2025 on)

Lithium-ion · Hyundai Mobis (2025 sheet); SK Innovation, Hungary (2026 sheet) · 288 cells in 24 modules, 523 volts, 800-volt-class charging
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▼ You're looking at: EV6 Light (rear-wheel drive) (2025-2025)
EPA range 231-319 mi ·MPGe combined 83-115 ·AC charger 10.9 kW ·Heat pump No
EPA figures span the trims and model years this entry covers.
About the pack
Capacity
63 kWh
as published
Fast charge
180 kW
peak · about 20 min to 80%
Warranty floor
70%
capacity floor at 10 yr / 100k mi

Pack overview

ChemistryLithium-ion
Cell supplierHyundai Mobis (2025 sheet); SK Innovation, Hungary (2026 sheet)
Cell formatNot published
Voltage (nominal)523 V
CoolingLiquid
Architecture288 cells in 24 modules, 523 volts, 800-volt-class charging
Warranty 10 yr / 100k mi
Capacity floor70%

Known issues

High
NHTSA 25V-482 (July 2025) and 26V-068 (February 2026) cover a small number of 2025-2026 Ioniq 5 vehicles whose high-voltage battery system may have an improperly tightened bus bar, which can short-circuit. Owners are told to park outside until dealers inspect and tighten the bus bar bolts and replace the battery assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Low
Hyundai quotes 10 to 80 percent in 20 minutes on a 250 kW or faster 800-volt charger and 24 minutes on a 150 kW charger. Neither standard-range car has a heat pump: Hyundai fits it to all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5s only, and Kia lists none on the EV6 Light.

How this pack ages (industry context)

Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).

OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.

Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Kia EV6, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 406 owner complaints
Fuel System: 98 owner complaints
Transmission: 96 owner complaints
Engine: 40 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 33 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2022-2025 Kia EV6

On a used 2022-2025 Kia EV6, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (406), the 12-volt battery and its charging (112) and the drivetrain (96). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 406 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about the electrical system.
  2. Measure the 12-volt battery before the car is switched on.Costly repair. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about the 12-volt battery and its charging.
  3. Shift between Drive, Reverse and Park several times, then make slow, tight turns in both directions.Costly repair. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about the drivetrain, which NHTSA files under its power train category.
  4. Plug into a Level 2 AC charger and watch for five minutes.Costly repair. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about charging.
  5. Accelerate hard once from a stop and once from 40 mph, and hold a steady highway speed.Safety. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about the electric drive system.
  6. Accelerate hard once from a stop and once from 40 mph.Costly repair. NHTSA has 40 owner complaints on the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 about the drive motor and its controls, which NHTSA files under its engine category.
Open the full inspection checklist for the 2022-2025 Kia EV6

Recalls (5)

26V431000Jul 2, 2026serious
Electrical System

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.

24V867000Nov 18, 2024serious
Electrical System

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.

24V200000Mar 14, 2024serious
Electrical System

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.

24V057000Jan 31, 2024serious
Powertrain

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.

22V322000May 11, 2022serious
Parking Brake

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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard & Optional LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
5/5 (8.2% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
—
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
—
ESC: Standard FCW: No LDW: No

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2022-2025 Kia EV6 complaints?

Owners have filed 543 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Kia EV6. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the fuel system and the transmission.

Is the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 543 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022-2025 Kia EV6. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 have?

NHTSA has 543 owner complaints on file for the 2022-2025 Kia EV6 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2022-2025 Kia EV6?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2022-2025 Kia EV6 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Kia EV6?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the fuel system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the EV6?

The 2025 Kia EV6 received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 5 stars (8.2% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard & Optional. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 543 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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