The vehicle dossier US · 2025
2025 Kia
EV6Problems & recalls
53 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Electrical system appears in 39 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 53 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 2 years with reports.
02 / Official safety campaigns
0 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.
03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
30 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.
PI2605_TSBTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2605) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 2025-2026 EV6 (CV1 eGT, CVa) …NHTSA ID 11036781
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2605) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 2025-2026 EV6 (CV1 eGT, CVa) vehicles as listed in the table below. To improve the diagnostic monitoring of the high-voltage battery in the subject vehicles, Kia has developed enhanced BMS software to improve the detection logic and system response in cases of moisture intrusion into the high-voltage battery.
Campaign / software reference: PI2605
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036781 at NHTSAPI2605_OWNRPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2605) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to upgrade the Battery Mana…NHTSA ID 11036466
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2605) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic. Our records indicate that you own or lease one of the potentially affected vehicles.
Campaign / software reference: PI2605
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036466 at NHTSATSB_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 NHTSAPI2605_QAPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2605) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2605.NHTSA ID 11036467
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2605) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2605.
Campaign / software reference: PI2605
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036467 at NHTSAPI2605_DPSMPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain…NHTSA ID 11036465
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2024 through May 29, 2026, to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic.
Campaign / software reference: PI2605
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036465 at NHTSAPI2605_DPPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manu…NHTSA ID 11036464
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2024 through May 29, 2026, to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) diagnostic software logic.
Campaign / software reference: PI2605
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036464 at NHTSASC373A_OWNRVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant va…NHTSA ID 11036627
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
Campaign / software reference: SC373A
Components: ENGINE · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036627 at NHTSASC373_TSBTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness conne…NHTSA ID 11036626
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion, and if necessary, replace the harness connector on certain 2024-2026MY EV6 (CV, CVa) vehicles produced from August 07, 2023 through June 18, 2026. The 3-way coolant valve in the subject vehicles may become damaged and result in a coolant leak. As a result, corrosion may also be present in the 3-way coolant valve harness connector. An inoperative 3-way coolant valve or corrosion within the harness connector may result in reduced Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) performance and/or in the illumination of the “Check electric vehicle system” or “Refill Coolant” warning messages in the instrument cluster.
Campaign / software reference: SC373
Components: ENGINE · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036626 at NHTSASC373_QAVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC373) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC373.NHTSA ID 11036316
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC373) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC373.
Campaign / software reference: SC373
Components: ENGINE · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036316 at NHTSASC373_DPSMVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN:DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-…NHTSA ID 11036315
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN:DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from August 7, 2023 through June 18, 2026, to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
Campaign / software reference: SC373
Components: ENGINE · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036315 at NHTSASC373_DPVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactu…NHTSA ID 11036314
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from August 7, 2023 through June 18, 2026, to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a new one. In addition, dealers will inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the harness connector.
Campaign / software reference: SC373
Components: ENGINE · VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036314 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 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.
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