KnownCarProblems2022 Kia EV6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 278 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia EV6, most often about the electrical (76% of complaints, typically around 14,000 miles). It is the most complained-about EV6 model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Kia EV6 problems
Electrical
211 complaints · 76%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, propulsion system.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that the stereo system started making abnormal noises then went black. During the failure, the lane departure assist, parking assist, and other unknown functions became inoperable. The dealer was contacted and stated that the amplifier needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly to 25 MPH. The message " stop vehicle and check power supply" was displayed. The contact attempted to drive to the residence; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the side…
Fuel system
43 complaints · 16%Transmission
41 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on a hill, it rolled and crashed into a handicapped sign. The forward collision sensor became inoperable. While at the charging station utilizing the radio, the battery and collision warning indicator lights were illuminated. The…
Other or unspecified
32 complaints · 12%Driver assistance
18 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while driving approximately 64 MPH, the left side of the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle aggressively jerked to the left into oncoming traffic. The message âsmart cruise disabledâ was displayed. The contact was able to quickly regain control of the…
Brakes
14 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated while stopped for a traffic signal, and with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward while the traffic signal was still "red." the contact stated she did not notice any warning lights or chimes. The contact stated she crashed into the rear of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that on various occasions while coming to a stop at a stop signal, a loud crunching sound was heard underneath the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jerked forward. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer…
Engine
14 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on a hill, it rolled and crashed into a handicapped sign. The forward collision sensor became inoperable. While at the charging station utilizing the radio, the battery and collision warning indicator lights were illuminated. The…
Body and structure
10 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Kia EV6 recalls
Electrical: traction battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: 12v/24v/48v battery
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: software
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of motive power
Summary
On july 3, 2023, the office of defect investigation (odi) opened pe23012 to investigate allegations of loss of motor power on model year (my) 2022 kia ev6 vehicles. Some consumers reported loss of motor power immediately after warning lamp illumination or reduction of motive power while the vehicle was in motion. This investigation found that the integrated charing unit (iccu) may become damaged over time from transient high voltage and thermal cycling. A damaged iccu may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a reduction of motive power. The vehicle could eventually experience a complete loss of motive power thereby increasing the risk of
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2022 Kia EV6
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia EV6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (211 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles); fuel system (43 complaints); transmission (41 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Kia EV6 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia EV6?
- It is the most complained-about EV6 model year since 2000, with 278 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.