2024 KIA EV6 Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2024 KIA EV6, 71% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “check electrical” (18% of reports).
- 55electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Check electrical: mentioned in 10 of 55 complaints (18%)
- Integrated charging: mentioned in 8 of 55 complaints (15%)
- Power supply: mentioned in 8 of 55 complaints (15%)
- Iccu failed: mentioned in 7 of 55 complaints (13%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
Of 55 complaints, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
KIA EV6 electrical system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 KIA EV6s have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2024 KIA EV6 (71% of the 77 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA EV6 electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2024 KIA EV6?
The most frequent phrase is “check electrical”, in 10 of 55 complaints, followed by “integrated charging” (8).
See all 2024 KIA EV6 problems or electrical system problems across all EV6 years.