The vehicle dossier US · 2022
2022 Kia
EV6Problems & recalls
277 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 210 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 277 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 5 years with reports.
12,000 miles is the median among 20 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 3,000–40,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYCampaign 26V431000
A park-outside advisory is recorded. Verify applicability immediately with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SC375
Read campaign 26V431000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 24V867000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SC327
Read campaign 24V867000 at NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYCampaign 24V200000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SC302
Read campaign 24V200000 at NHTSAPARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARECampaign 22V322000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: SC236
Read campaign 22V322000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
77 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
TSB_CLI049_R2TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T…NHTSA ID 11036628
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036628 at NHTSATSB_BOD336TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles…NHTSA ID 11033934
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles, the stored key code may not correspond to the mechanical key profile, which can result in incorrect key cutting when the original key is lost or damaged.
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033934 at NHTSATSB_ELE422TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Nav…NHTSA ID 11033217
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033217 at NHTSAWTY044_TSBWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY044) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY044) to inspect and, if necessary, replace …NHTSA ID 11031919
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY044) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY044) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and/or the ICCU Fuse on 2022-2024MY EV6 (CV1) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024. The affected vehicles may exhibit difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, and/or display of the “Check electric vehicle system” warning message. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the ICCU with above symptoms will be extended from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031919 at NHTSAWTY044_QAWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY044.NHTSA ID 11032099
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY044.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032099 at NHTSAWTY044_OWNRWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integr…NHTSA ID 11031912
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICCU, which may result in the difficulty or inability to charge your vehicle using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function to supply AC electric power to external electronic products.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031912 at NHTSAWTY044_REIMBWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY044) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matte…NHTSA ID 11031917
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY044) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031917 at NHTSAWTY044_DPSMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage t…NHTSA ID 11031910
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024, from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICCU, which may result in the difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function to supply AC electric power to external electronic products.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031910 at NHTSAWTY044_DPWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs…NHTSA ID 11031909
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024, from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICCU, which may result in the difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function to supply AC electric power to external electronic products.
Campaign / software reference: WTY044
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031909 at NHTSATSB_ELE417TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles.…NHTSA ID 11031906
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11031906 at NHTSASC327Y_TSB_R1TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ICCU AND FUSE REPLACEMENT (SC327Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC327, titled “ICCU and Fuse Ins…NHTSA ID 11027677
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ICCU AND FUSE REPLACEMENT (SC327Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC327, titled “ICCU and Fuse Inspection/Replacement and ICCU Software Upgrade.” If DTC P1A9096 is present or stored after ICCU Software Upgrade has been performed per SC327, follow the instructions in this bulletin to replace the ICCU and ICCU fuse.
Campaign / software reference: SC327Y
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11027677 at NHTSAPS797PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver …NHTSA ID 11026698
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a “Warning Lamp’ to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane film should be always inspected for external damage and if any part replacement should be treated as a general repair, not as a warranty claim repair for this concern. (Please note that this Pitstop only applies to models/trims that are equipped with the ultrasonic sensors.)
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11026698 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
Loss of Motive PowerPE23012
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 a crash. On July 13, 2023, Kia conducted a service campaign to inspect the ICCU and install an improved over-current detection software logic in certain 2022-2023 EV6 vehicles. On March 15, 2024, Kia filed recall 24V-200 for 48,232 MY 2022-2024 Kia EV6 vehicles. The recall remedy provides an inspection of the ICCU, and if necessary, a replacement of the ICCU and the associated fuse. The ICCU software reduces the risk of overcurrent and implements voltage peak reduction at the end of EV battery charging. The recall also includes a software update that revises the electric water pump operational threshold to reduce thermal loading during charging and driving. In view of the recall action being taken by Kia, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Recorded closure: Apr 17, 2024
Campaign reference in the source: 24V200
Find investigation PE23012Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005
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 matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
Recorded closure: Aug 7, 2023
Campaign reference in the source: 22V063000
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