2022 Kia EV6 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2022 Kia EV6, and owners have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2022 Kia EV6
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Traction battery (electrical system) Park outside
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.…
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Software (electrical system) and 12v/24v/48v battery (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.
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…
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12v/24v/48v battery (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.
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…
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Software (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.
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,…
277 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Kia EV6 have filed 277 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,975 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 93 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Component that failed: Vehicle headlight/running light has water penetration and the running lights do not stay on. Additionally there is yellowing of the LED running lights, which is a known defect i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2026 · Exterior lighting
“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 comp”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 8, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Kia EV6 (EV6 AWD (Long Range), EV6 RWD (Long Range), EV6 RWD (Standard Range)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 105–117 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 116–136 / 94–101 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Kia EV6 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia EV6 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia EV6 | 4 | 277 |
| 2023 Kia EV6 | 4 | 137 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | 3 | 76 |
| 2025 Kia EV6 | 0 | 53 |
Checking a specific 2022 Kia EV6
How do I know if my 2022 Kia EV6 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2022 Kia EV6; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V322000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.