KnownCarProblems2024 Kia EV6 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia EV6, most often about the electrical (71% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about EV6 model year since 2000 and has 3 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 2024 Kia EV6 problems
Electrical
55 complaints · 71%Parts named most often: propulsion system.
Transmission
17 complaints · 22%Fuel system
15 complaints · 20%Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 16%Engine
7 complaints · 9%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
The contact owned a 2024 Kia EV6 and stated that while driving at 40 MPH, an elk suddenly appeared in front of the vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision that completely crushed the front end of the vehicle with no air bags deployed. The front end of the vehicle was crushed including the windshield. The vehicle…
Brakes
5 complaints · 7%Speed control
5 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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.
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 2024 Kia EV6
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia EV6?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (55 complaints); transmission (17 complaints); fuel system (15 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia EV6 have?
- 3 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 2024 a bad year for the Kia EV6?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about EV6 model year since 2000, with 77 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.