Kia EV6 complaints by model year
543 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 76 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 137 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 277 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2022–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 210 | 103 | 54 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 30 | 15 | 10 |
| Power train | 41 | 26 | 16 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 32 | 17 | 12 | 7 |
| Engine | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Kia EV6 recalls (5)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one EV6 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V431000 | Jul 2, 2026 | Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2022, 2023, 2024 | — |
| 24V867000 | Nov 18, 2024 | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 91.5% |
| 24V200000 | Mar 14, 2024 | Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 79.6% |
| 24V057000 | Jan 31, 2024 | Loss of Drive Power from Faulty Driveshaft | 2023 | 93.8% |
| 22V322000 | May 11, 2022 | Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error | 2022 | 99.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | suv awd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | suv awd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Kia EV6 FAQ
How many recalls has the Kia EV6 had?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns that cover at least one Kia EV6 model year from 2022 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common Kia EV6 problems?
Across the 2022–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Kia EV6 get?
EPA rates the 2025 Kia EV6 at 83 to 115 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.