NHTSA Data Explorer

Kia EV6

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

550

Active records

Recalls

5

Active records

TSBs

93

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

9

Crashes

20

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Kia EV6

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Electrical issue

205

Operating state

187

Performance issue

186

Reporting mechanism

163

Electrified system issue

158

Charging behavior

92

Condition issue

90

Engine behavior

45

Powering on/off behavior

41

Noise

38

Braking behavior

35

Starting behavior

33

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

31

Driver assistance issue

28

Thermal issue

19

Access/entry issue

17

Infotainment behavior

17

Lighting behavior

16

HVAC behavior

11

Recent change

11

Vibration/harshness

7

Steering behavior

6

Safety restraint issue

5

Communication/network issue

4

Ride/handling behavior

4

Smell

4

Fluid issue

3

Safety restraint behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 21, 2026


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…

2024 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 21, 2026


1-Noise when REGEN is active- at any REGEN settings and getting louder overtime. 2-Burn smell at times at random (unsure if its from other vehicles) 3-Got Check Charging system light came on and hesitated to move from a complete stop -Battery level was 35% when light came ON. Happened at low speed or at a stop 4-Foward collision not engaging (few closed call ) low speed on bumper to bumper traffic -Audible warning only- no breaking -Weather not a factor, windshield cleaned, daylight, …

2022 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 19, 2026


2022 KIA EV6 ICCU failure. Car stopped Level 1 and Level 2 charging. Dealer confirmed failure and replaced under warranty. This was the best of the failure modes, we were not stranded and the 12v battery continued to the charged. Thanks.

2024 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Something with the electrical system in this electric vehicle was not functioning properly as the car would go into turtle mode as the service department called it. 45 mph then dropping to 30 mph before reaching the dealership. My safety was at risk because driving on the highway could have had someone rear end up by slowing down. The dealership has been inspected. Waiting at the dealership since Monday Oct 12, 2026. I don't think my vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or…

2025 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 KIA EV6. The contact stated that while entering the parked vehicle, he observed that the front driver-side wheel well melted from the inside out. Two dealers were notified of the failure in person. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

2025 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 14, 2026


As of Oct2026 2nd occurrence of need by Dealer Service Dept. to replace ICCU in 2025 EV6 Wind; Car delivered new in July 2025 with current mileage of 13,614

2022 KIA EV6

Filed Oct 8, 2026


On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the vehicle lost drive power while I was operating it. At the same time, steering became extremely difficult and the brakes required extraordinary physical force to apply. I had to use all of my strength to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. At that point we were stranded in the #2 lane of travel. This was not a minor inconvenience or an isolated warning light; it was a serious roadway safety event. Had my wife been driving, I do not believe she would have had the…

2024 KIA EV6

Filed Sep 27, 2026


Dear Kia Customer Care, I am writing to formally report a serious and recurring safety issue with my Kia vehicle. I have repeatedly experienced a Power Limited error while driving, often accompanied by a turtle icon and a Check Electric Vehicle System warning. On multiple occasions, the vehicle has suddenly lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. This is extremely dangerous and has put me and other drivers at risk. A vehicle should never lose propulsion unexpectedly, especially in…

2024 KIA EV6

Filed Sep 26, 2026


Fire

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 out, where the smoke came from. It was nothing to see. Because it was an electrical car I assumed,…

2023 KIA EV6

Filed Sep 20, 2026


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.

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.