KnownCarProblems2023 Kia EV6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia EV6, most often about the electrical (75% of complaints, typically around 8,000 miles). It is the 2nd 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 2023 Kia EV6 problems
Electrical
103 complaints · 75%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, horn.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia EV6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the battery had been replaced approximately four times. The local dealer…
The contact owns a 2023 Kia EV6. The vehicle was parked and turned off when the contact opened the door and smelled burned rubber and noticed a hole about â¾ inch deep in the front driverâs seat the size of a nickel. The contact stated that the usb charging port on the vehicle was still active and caused the usb…
Fuel system
30 complaints · 22%Transmission
26 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2023 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the console displayed that the drive mode independently switched from rear wheel to front wheel only. The…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 12%Engine
14 complaints · 10%Speed control
8 complaints · 6%Brakes
6 complaints · 4%Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc295.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 niro EV and 2023 ev6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
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.
Questions about the 2023 Kia EV6
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia EV6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (103 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); fuel system (30 complaints); transmission (26 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 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 2023 a bad year for the Kia EV6?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about EV6 model year since 2000, with 137 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.