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2023 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
138
Received May 2023 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
    Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing6 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Battery drains and dies when parked6 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Tires blow out or tread separates3 complaints · 2.2% 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: 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

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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 2023 Kia EV6
14
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
May 20231
June 20232
July 20234
August 20232
September 20230
October 20232
November 20231
December 20232
January 20243
February 20244
March 20243
April 20245
May 20243
June 20244
July 20242
August 20241
September 20242
October 20241
November 20241
December 20240
January 20252
February 20256
March 20255
April 20257
May 20252
June 20252
July 20250
August 20251
September 20252
October 20251
November 20251
December 20258
January 202613
February 202612
March 202614
April 20267
May 20263
June 20262
July 20261
August 20264
September 20261
October 20261
Total138

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
Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing64.3%11×
Battery drains and dies when parked64.3%–NHTSA recall #24V200000
Tires blow out or tread separates32.2%–
Vehicle catches fire from wiring32.2%–NHTSA recall #26V431000
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines32.2%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking32.2%–
Head gasket leaks coolant into engine32.2%–

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 #24V057000January 31, 20241,243 vehicles affected

    power train: driveline: driveshaft

    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.

    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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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 2023 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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