repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2023 Kia EV6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 139 owner complaints about the 2023 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 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia EV6 has problems
139 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
105Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
30Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
26Power train
14Engine
8Vehicle speed control
6Service brakes
3Tires
2Wheels
2Lane departure
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 105 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 2 |
| Power train | 26 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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
2023 Kia EV6 safety ratings
2023 Kia EV6 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What EV6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2023 Kia EV6 was subject to recall SC327 (NHTSA 24V-867, ICCU); the recall remedy on Nov 19, 2024 was an inspection and software update only. After the remedy, the car repeatedly lost all 12-volt power (Feb 2025 and Apr 2025). Each time, the dealer said it could not find the cause — its hands…
Vehicle failed to start and a jump is required to start the vehicle for the first time on 10/6/2026. This has now happened numerous times and at times when the vehicle's power train batteries are charged. An small portable charging device has been purchased to jump the vehicle which eliminates the…
The ICCU on the car died in the middle of the street, car would not shift out of park. Car completely died after a few minutes.
Own a 2023 EV6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.