2022 KIA EV6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EV6 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 278 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 KIA EV6. That is the most of any EV6 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (211 complaints, 76%), typically at around 14,015 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 278owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 KIA EV6 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 211 | 76% | 14,015 | “12v battery” (18%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 41 | 15% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 5% | 65,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 8,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 2,215 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 KIA EV6 recalls (4)
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Electrical system:propulsion system:traction batteryPark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software; electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Parking brake:electrical:control module:software
Problem: 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.
Risk: Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Loss of Motive Power (PE23012) — opened Jul 3, 2023, closed Apr 17, 2024, led to recall 24V200.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the vehicle lost drive power while I was operating it. At the same time, steering became extremely difficult and the brakes required extraordinary physical force to apply. I had to use all of my strength to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. At that point we were…
Component that failed: Vehicle headlight/running light has water penetration and the running lights do not stay on. Additionally there is yellowing of the LED running lights, which is a known defect in the Kia EV6. Safety issue: Running lights reduced night time illumination and made it more…
The ICCU, or integrated charge control unit, continually fails on this car. When it fails, the 12V battery rapidly drains and the car goes into turtle mode (25mph max) until the 12 battery drains completely. This has happened 4 times on this car, twice since I purchased it 'certified pre-owned"…
I began to drive. The dashboard display read "Check low voltage supply" or something like that and on the opposite side of the display there was a small image that looks like a 12V battery. A moment later the dashboard display changed to read "DO NOT DRIVE." The car was towed to a dealer who…
The taillight came loose and every time i take it in to get checked or fixed at the dealer they ignore me, so i went in and tightened my self. there were 4 nuts already off and inside my trunk and there was no loctite on the bolts holding the light on. now the lamp is leaking water into the trunk…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 KIA EV6?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 211 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 KIA EV6?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 KIA EV6 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EV6 model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.