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2023 Kia EV6
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 138
- Received May 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing6 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Battery drains and dies when parked6 complaints · 4.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates3 complaints · 2.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
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.
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 identifiedComplaint 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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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 7 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
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.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| May 2023 | 1 |
| June 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 0 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 0 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 4 |
| September 2026 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 138 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing | 6 | 4.3% | 11× | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 6 | 4.3% | – | NHTSA recall #24V200000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 2.2% | – | NHTSA recall #26V431000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 2.2% | – |
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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