Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia EV6. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power from Faulty Driveshaft
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (137)
137 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 137 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 103 | 75.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 21.9% |
| Power train | 26 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 12.4% |
| Engine | 14 | 10.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5.8% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 4.4% |
| Tires | 3 | 2.2% |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1.5% |
How 2023 compares with other EV6 years
Best and worst EV6 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 277 | 4 |
| 2023 | 137 | 4 |
| 2024 | 76 | 3 |
| 2025 | 53 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Kia EV6 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 117 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 117 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 134 / 101 / 117 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 136 / 100 / 117 | $650 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 120 / 98 / 109 | $700 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 106 / 86 / 96 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 85 / 74 / 79 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Kia EV6 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia EV6 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V431000 (electrical), 24V867000 (electrical), 24V200000 (electrical), 24V057000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Kia EV6 problems?
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (103), Fuel/propulsion system (30), Power train (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Kia EV6 get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 134 city, 101 highway and 117 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Kia EV6 get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Kia EV6 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (8.2% rollover risk).
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.