Model year record

2023 Kia EV6 recalls & problems

The 2023 Kia EV6 has 4 safety recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (104 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints138filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2023 Kia EV6 in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA park outside advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJul 2, 2026

Propulsion system › Traction battery

Recall 26V4310008 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from buildings until repaired (fire risk).

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.

Electrical systemNov 18, 2024

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 24V86700062,872 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.

Components: Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software

Electrical systemMar 14, 2024

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 24V20000048,232 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

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.

Power trainJan 31, 2024

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 24V0570001,243 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Kia EV6 SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	8.2%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Kia EV6 SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	8.2%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Kia EV6 NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2023 Kia EV6 NHTSA side pole crash test — NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

EV6 Long Range RWD EV

310mi range

Efficiency	28 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	134 / 101 / 117
Charge time (240 V)	8.7 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $650/year to charge

EV6 Standard Range RWD EV

232mi range

Efficiency	28.3 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	136 / 100 / 117
Charge time (240 V)	6.3 h

Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $650/year to charge

EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch tires) EV

282mi range

Efficiency	31.1 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	120 / 98 / 109
Charge time (240 V)	8.4 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $700/year to charge

EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch tires) EV

252mi range

Efficiency	34.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	106 / 86 / 96
Charge time (240 V)	8.4 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $750/year to charge

EV6 AWD GT EV

206mi range

Efficiency	42.4 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb	85 / 74 / 79
Charge time (240 V)	8.9 h

Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive · about $950/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring › Connectors/plugs › Accesory power outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette lighter; Horn	104	0	8,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	30	2	—
Power train	26	0	—
Unknown or other	17	0	—
Engine	14	0	—
Vehicle speed control	8	0	—
Service brakes	6	0	—
TiresSidewall	3	0	—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Assist	2	0	—
Wheels	2	0	—
Visibility/wiper	2	0	—
Exterior lighting	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
Vehicle failed to start and a jump is required to start the vehicle for the first time on 10/6/2026. This has now happened numerous times and at times when the vehicle's power train batteries are charged. An small portable charging device has been purchased to jump the vehicle which eliminates the need to call for roadside assistance. Roadside assistance has take over 2 hour to response. An error on the dash indicated the 12 Volt battery has lost charge. There is a red circle message displayed on the dash. The vehicle was taken to Batteries Plus and a battery and alternator test. No problems were noted. The vehicle is scheduled for a dealer inspection on 10/22/2026.
Oct 6, 2026
Electrical system
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.
Sep 13, 2026
Lane departure › Assist
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. Many times when I am backing up, it's engaged emergency breaking when there is no risk of collision. Finally, the front sensors are very inconsistent with when they go off. Today I was not moving and neither was the car ahead of me, first it told me I was too close (yellow) on the left bumper, then it turned off and told me I was too close (red) on the front, turned off again and went back to yellow on the right and then turned off…
Aug 23, 2026
Unknown or other
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 carâs interior was probably close to 140 degrees. I was driving on the interstate so it was very hard to keep the windows down. The lack of HVAC made the car difficult to operate and if my family was in there would have been a safety hazard. I took it to the dealer who initially thought it need the coolant to be recharged. It turns out that the inverter for the A/C died. Apparently this has some connection to the known issues with the ICCU, which in my case…
Aug 9, 2026
Electrical system
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 âcheck electricalâ 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. The car had all previous checks on ICCU performed (per mailed recalls) and was updated and passed each time.
Jun 22, 2026
Electrical system
While driving southbound on the [XXX] in a rented 2023 Kia EV6 from The Hertz Corporation, picked up in [XXX] on XXX, the vehicle entered "Power Limited" mode without warning. The vehicle lost normal propulsion and decelerated from highway speed to a crawl, forcing 4-5 emergency stops onto the highway shoulder over several miles while semi-trucks passed at 70+ mph in live traffic, with two minor children in the vehicle. The vehicle was ultimately abandoned at a highway rest stop on Hertz Roadside Assistance's instruction and towed. This vehicle was subject to three NHTSA recall campaigns for the ICCU defect that produces exactly this failure mode: 24V057000 (SC295, driveshaft, notice mailed…
Feb 23, 2026
Unknown or other
While driving a rented 2023 Kia EV6 on the freeway, the vehicle lost power and shut down completely, without warning, on multiple separate occasions during a single trip. This occurred at highway speed in live traffic, creating a serious risk to vehicle occupants and surrounding traffic. The vehicle was a rental (Dollar Rent A Car); no external damage or collision was involved. The vehicle has since been towed.
Jul 28, 2026
Electrical system
ICCU failed and replaced under warranty
Jun 10, 2026

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.