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2022 Kia EV6

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
279
Received Apr 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
0
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Engine stalls and loses power while driving17 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing9 complaints · 3.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Battery drains and dies when parked9 complaints · 3.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #26V431000Park outsideKia 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.
  • Recall #24V867000Kia 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 0 fires, 6 people injured, 1 death.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 14 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

2 more problems

Airbags, belts & seats

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Kia EV6
26
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
April 20221
May 20220
June 20224
July 20222
August 20223
September 20222
October 20222
November 20222
December 20221
January 20232
February 20234
March 20232
April 20235
May 20237
June 202312
July 202316
August 20231
September 20237
October 20238
November 20232
December 20234
January 20243
February 20242
March 202412
April 20245
May 20244
June 20242
July 20240
August 20243
September 20243
October 20242
November 20242
December 20244
January 20256
February 20257
March 20256
April 20256
May 20253
June 20253
July 20254
August 20250
September 20251
October 20252
November 20255
December 202512
January 202623
February 202626
March 202620
April 20266
May 20265
June 20266
July 20264
August 20261
September 20262
October 20262
Total279

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Engine stalls and loses power while driving176.1%2.6×
Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing93.2%7.9×
Battery drains and dies when parked93.2%–NHTSA recall #24V200000
Brake lights fail or stay on72.5%–
Glass shatters or cracks without impact41.4%–
Headlights dim or fail at night41.4%–
Engine won't start or cranks intermittently41.4%–
Tailgate or trunk latch fails31.1%–
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own31.1%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring31.1%–NHTSA recall #26V431000
Check engine light comes on repeatedly31.1%–
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving31.1%–
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed31.1%–
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed31.1%–NHTSA recall #24V200000, #24V867000

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #26V431000July 2, 20268 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #24V867000November 18, 202462,872 vehicles affected

    electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery; electrical system: propulsion system: charging: module: software

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #24V200000March 14, 202448,232 vehicles affected

    electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

    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.

    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.

  • NHTSA recall #22V322000May 11, 20229,014 vehicles affected

    parking brake: electrical: control module: software

    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.

    Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Kia EV6.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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