repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 Kia EV6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 280 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia EV6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-200 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia EV6 has problems
280 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
213Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
43Fuel/propulsion system
41Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
13Service brakes
13Forward collision avoidance
10Exterior lighting
10Structure
9Vehicle speed control
269 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 213 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | 0 |
| Power train | 41 | 1 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 26 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Kia EV6 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Control module: software
Risk. Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other EV6 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the EV6 median. How we score
'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia EV6 safety ratings
2022 Kia EV6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Kia EV6, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 24V-200
In owners' words
What EV6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my 2022 Kia EV6 VIN:[XXX] my instrument panel screen started to flicker and then within 10 minutes it went completely blank. As a result I was not able to see my speed or battery level creating a safety hazard. I noticed online that this seems to be the same component recalled in…
2022 KIA EV6 ICCU failure. Car stopped Level 1 and Level 2 charging. Dealer confirmed failure and replaced under warranty. This was the best of the failure modes, we were not stranded and the 12v battery continued to the charged. Thanks.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the vehicle lost drive power while I was operating it. At the same time, steering became extremely difficult and the brakes required extraordinary physical force to apply. I had to use all of my strength to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. At that point we were…
Own a 2022 EV6?
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