repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2024 Kia EV6Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia EV6, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Kia EV6 has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
15Fuel/propulsion system
7Engine
6Forward collision avoidance
5Service brakes
5Vehicle speed control
3Steering
2Structure
86 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 4 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| 6 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2024 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.
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
2024 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
2024 Kia EV6 safety ratings
2024 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 & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What EV6 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1-Noise when REGEN is active- at any REGEN settings and getting louder overtime. 2-Burn smell at times at random (unsure if its from other vehicles) 3-Got "Check Charging system" light came on and hesitated to move from a complete stop -Battery level was 35% when light came ON. Happened at low…
Something with the electrical system in this electric vehicle was not functioning properly as the car would go into "turtle mode" as the service department called it. 45 mph then dropping to 30 mph before reaching the dealership. My safety was at risk because driving on the highway could have had…
Dear Kia Customer Care, I am writing to formally report a serious and recurring safety issue with my Kia vehicle. I have repeatedly experienced a "Power Limited" error while driving, often accompanied by a turtle icon and a "Check Electric Vehicle System" warning. On multiple occasions, the vehicle…
Own a 2024 EV6?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.