2025 KIA EV6 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 55 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other EV6 years
Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 KIA EV6. That ranks 4th out of 4 EV6 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (40 complaints, 73%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

KIA EV6
Kia EV6 (2024–) at Autofrühling Ulm 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 KIA EV6 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System40
Power Train13
Fuel/propulsion System10
Unknown or Other7
Engine5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Structure2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System4073%———
Power Train1324%———
Fuel/propulsion System1018%———
Unknown or Other713%———
Engine59%———
Forward Collision Avoidance35%———
Service Brakes24%———
Structure24%———
Vehicle Speed Control24%———
Steering12%———
Visibility/wiper12%———
Wheels12%6,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 46 complaints
2025: 9202592026: 46202646

n = 55 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 KIA EV6 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 KIA EV6.

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.

As of Oct2026 2nd occurrence of need by Dealer Service Dept. to replace ICCU in 2025 EV6 Wind; Car delivered new in July 2025 with current mileage of 13,614

Electrical System · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771061

The contact owns a 2025 KIA EV6. The contact stated that while entering the parked vehicle, he observed that the front driver-side wheel well melted from the inside out. Two dealers were notified of the failure in person. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage…

Wheels · received Oct 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11771129

I own a 2025 Kia EV6 Wind RWD. At approximately 14,655 miles, the vehicle experienced a confirmed Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure that resulted in loss of 12-volt charging and reduced motive power. On August 1, 2026, while reversing the vehicle, I heard a loud pop from underneath…

Electrical System · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756873

The door closed sensor fails intermittently. This causes the car to sound an alarm while driving, prevents locking of the doors, and results in automated sudden braking at low speeds, such as in heavy stop & go traffic, causing a significant crash hazard. When it engages in the emergency braking…

Electrical System · received Aug 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756380

Hi, I had to transport a few lumber pieces that did not fit into the trunk of my Kia EV6, so I had to leave the hatch open (I pulled it down as far as possible and secured it via a rope against the latch). When I started driving the car started beeping frantically, but allowed me to drive. When I…

Engine · received Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752073

Other KIA EV6 years

← 2024 EV6

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025550
2024 EV6773
2023 EV61374
2022 EV62784

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 KIA EV6?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 40 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 KIA EV6?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.