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2024 Kia EV6

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

NHTSA has issued a “park outside” advisory affecting this model year.

Campaign 26V431000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.

Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
78
+2 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 2, 2026
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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3 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 78 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Kia EV6, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and fuel system categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 47 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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26V431000NHTSA advisory: park outside

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Jul 2, 2026
8 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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. 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.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC375View on NHTSA.gov
24V867000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

Nov 18, 2024
62,872 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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 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.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC327View on NHTSA.gov
24V200000

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

Mar 14, 2024
48,232 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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 mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
Kia America, Inc.Manufacturer number SC302View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Driver assistanceElectrical
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, -Issue not present when cruse control is active at freeway speeds -Does break automatically on reverse 5- 11FOZ03 - Recall noted on service documentation. 6- No over the air firmware pushed to vehicle Vehicle currently Dealer, Car has been there since 10/19. Car lost complete power while dealer technician was driving for testing. Updates from dealer is that KIA is still diagnosing the electrical issue.

NHTSA ID
11772585
Incident
Oct 14, 2026
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
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 insurance representatives. Vehicle would warn to check the battery system at car start. Upon driving the car will notify and show a battery red light on the dashboard. The notification will say to stop and check the electrical system.

NHTSA ID
11771461
Incident
Oct 12, 2026
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine
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 active traffic conditions. I request an immediate investigation into this issue, along with a clear explanation of the cause and a permanent fix. Please treat this matter with urgency, as it directly concerns driver safety. Kindly confirm the next steps and the earliest available service appointment. Thank you,

NHTSA ID
11767230
Incident
Sep 26, 2026
Electrical
Filed Sep 26, 2026
Fire reported

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, that it could start burning, when it smells like smoke and looks like smoke. So I called 911 and told them, that I think my electric car is starting to burn, where I am and that nobody was injured. I took everything out of the car, closed the hood, the trunk and the doors and moved in a safe distance at the side. Around 10 minutes later firefighters arrived and started to put out the fire with a water hose. They opened the trunk, removed the covers there and put water an top of the burned part. The fire wasn't that big. I think, I acted fast enough, to stop it early. I think the battery started to burn. Nothing else was affected. The police called a towing truck and the car is now at the towing yard. It happend 3 hours ago. Police came, I have a filenumber and the insurance has also been informed. I took some pictures of the small fire, the smoke and the melted parts in the trunk after the fire was stopped.

NHTSA ID
11767188
Incident
Sep 26, 2026
Interior & seatsSeat belts
Filed Sep 9, 2026

When putting a car seat in and using the cars seat belt the rear seat belt buckles do not come up at a high enough angle and cause the belt to bind in the buckle for the lap and will not allow the belt to slide and be properly tensioned to hills the car seat to the bottom of the cars seat

NHTSA ID
11763039
Incident
Sep 1, 2026
BrakesDriver assistanceSteering
Filed Sep 9, 2026

I got into my car in a hurry i put my car in drive as i was closing my driver's door and took off and because the door wasn't fully closed the parking brake engaged itself but the power over comes the parking brake, when i let off the throttle the rear wheels locked up causing the car to slide out of control. I pushed on the throttle again to unlock the rear wheels causing me to swerve in the other lane and almost crash into an incoming car. I tried to turn off the brake and could not without stopping the car so i had to skid out of control again stopping to turn it off.

NHTSA ID
11763034
Incident
Sep 8, 2026
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Sep 8, 2026

My 2024 Kia EV6 is experiencing a total failure of the 12V charging system and requires manual jumpstarts to operate. The official ICCU safety recall (SC327) was previously performed, which is why the NHTSA database shows 0 unrepaired recalls for this VIN. However, the manufacturer's remedy has completely failed. Per NHTSA safety guidelines, this vehicle is currently subject to a sudden loss of motive power while driving and is unsafe to operate on public roads.

NHTSA ID
11762654
Incident
Sep 8, 2026
Electrical
Filed Jul 20, 2026

Car was totally dead even with a 68% charge. AAA came out to jump start. The next day while driving on the highway the car started to lose power. A red warning to check the electrical system came on along with "turtle mode". I was able to pull over off the highway, grateful the two small children were not with me. Car was towed to dealer who kept it for the three days. Only after repeated calling could I reach someone who said they couldn't reproduce the problem. I'm afraid to drive the car at this point as I feel it's just unsafe to do so. This seems to be an ongoing issue that Kia can't seem to fix.

NHTSA ID
11751635
Incident
Jul 16, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SC373B1_OWNR

ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION FOLLOW-UP (SC373B1) - This document is the owner notification follow-up advising a certain population of vehicle owners that were previously notified of Voluntary Service Campaign (SC373B) affecting certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly and inspect the harness connector for corrosion. This follow-up is to advise that certain population of vehicle owners were notified in error and SC373B does not apply. SC373B only applies to all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles.

SC373_TSB_R2

ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373 Revision 2) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion, and if necessary, replace the harness connector on certain 2024-2026MY EV6 (CV, CVa) vehicles produced from August 07, 2023 through June 18, 2026. The 3-way coolant valve in the subject vehicles may become damaged and result in a coolant leak. As a result, corrosion may also be present in the 3-way coolant valve harness connector. An inoperative 3-way coolant valve or corrosion within the harness connector may result in reduced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and/or in the illumination of the “Check electric vehicle system” or “Refill Coolant” warning messages in the instrument cluster.

SC373_TSB_R1

ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373 Revision 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion, and if necessary, replace the harness connector on certain 2024-2026MY EV6 (CV, CVa) vehicles produced from August 07, 2023 through June 18, 2026. The 3-way coolant valve in the subject vehicles may become damaged and result in a coolant leak. As a result, corrosion may also be present in the 3-way coolant valve harness connector. An inoperative 3-way coolant valve or corrosion within the harness connector may result in reduced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and/or in the illumination of the “Check electric vehicle system” or “Refill Coolant” warning messages in the instrument cluster.

SC373B_OWNR

ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373B) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.

TSB_CLI049_R2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.

SC373_TSB

ENGINE; VISIBILITY/WIPER

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion, and if necessary, replace the harness connector on certain 2024-2026MY EV6 (CV, CVa) vehicles produced from August 07, 2023 through June 18, 2026. The 3-way coolant valve in the subject vehicles may become damaged and result in a coolant leak. As a result, corrosion may also be present in the 3-way coolant valve harness connector. An inoperative 3-way coolant valve or corrosion within the harness connector may result in reduced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and/or in the illumination of the “Check electric vehicle system” or “Refill Coolant” warning messages in the instrument cluster.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Kia EV6 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025560043.3
2024Viewing783065.9
20231394057.6
20222804266.7

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.