2024 KIA EV6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other EV6 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA EV6. That ranks 3rd out of 4 EV6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (55 complaints, 71%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 77owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 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 | 55 | 71% | — | “check electrical” (18%) | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 6% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA EV6 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Something with the electrical system in this electric vehicle was not functioning properly as the car would go into "turtle mode" as the service department called it. 45 mph then dropping to 30 mph before reaching the dealership. My safety was at risk because driving on the highway could have had…
Dear Kia Customer Care, I am writing to formally report a serious and recurring safety issue with my Kia vehicle. I have repeatedly experienced a "Power Limited" error while driving, often accompanied by a turtle icon and a "Check Electric Vehicle System" warning. On multiple occasions, the vehicle…
I was driving my car on the highway, then I got the message çheck your electrical system'for around a minute. Then there was a rumble or bang as if I hit something with the back, but the road was clean. Then the car started slowing down and I drove to the side. I got out of the car and saw white…
I got into my car in a hurry i put my car in drive as i was closing my driver's door and took off and because the door wasn't fully closed the parking brake engaged itself but the power over comes the parking brake, when i let off the throttle the rear wheels locked up causing the car to slide out…
When putting a car seat in and using the cars seat belt the rear seat belt buckles do not come up at a high enough angle and cause the belt to bind in the buckle for the lap and will not allow the belt to slide and be properly tensioned to hills the car seat to the bottom of the cars seat
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA EV6?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 55 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA EV6?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 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 2024 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.