Kia EV6 Recalls

NHTSA has issued 5 safety recalls for the Kia EV6, covering model years 2022 through 2024. Electrical system faults account for 3 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2023 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 62,872 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026.

Urgent safety advisory on the Kia EV6

One recall below tells owners to park outside and away from buildings, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked and switched off.

Check your own VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether these apply to your car.

Total recalls: 5
Model years affected: 3
Most recalled part: Electrical system
Latest recall: 2026

Kia EV6 recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 5 total.

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All Kia EV6 recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V431000Electrical systemReported July 2, 2026

NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2022–2024

The 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.

What can happen

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The 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.

Vehicles affected: 8
Maker's recall no.: SC375

Read campaign 26V431000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V867000Electrical systemReported November 18, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2022–2024

The 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.

What can happen

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

The 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.

Vehicles affected: 62,872
Maker's recall no.: SC327
Owners notified: December 13, 2024

Read campaign 24V867000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V200000Electrical systemReported March 14, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Model years affected: 2022–2024

The 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.

What can happen

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

The fix

Vehicles affected: 48,232
Maker's recall no.: SC302
Owners notified: April 29, 2024

Read campaign 24V200000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V057000Power trainReported January 31, 2024

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Model years affected: 2023

The 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.

What can happen

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

The 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.

Vehicles affected: 1,243
Maker's recall no.: SC295
Owners notified: March 28, 2024

Read campaign 24V057000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V322000Parking brakeReported May 11, 2022

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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.

What can happen

Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.

Vehicles affected: 9,014
Maker's recall no.: SC236
Owners notified: May 25, 2022

Read campaign 22V322000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Kia EV6 is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Kia EV6 recall questions

How many recalls does the Kia EV6 have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Kia EV6 across model years 2022 to 2024. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Kia EV6 model year has the most recalls?

The 2023 Kia EV6 carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Kia EV6 recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Kia EV6 with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.