Kia EV6 recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Kia EV6 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Misaligned battery electrode may cause an internal short circuit

    Reported August 25, 2026Model years 2021–2024DVSA recall R/2026/3091 vehicle affected

    A misaligned electrode in a high-voltage battery cell may cause an internal short circuit and increase the risk of fire. The battery module will be replaced if battery health is above 90%; otherwise, the complete battery pack will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV6 HV Battery Cell Misalignment
    Defect
    ​​Due to a quality deviation by the supplier certain battery cells within the High Voltage Battery System Assembly manufactured in limited production periods may have been produced with a misaligned electrode. A misaligned electrode may over time result in an internal short circuit in certain situations thereby increasing the risk of fire.​
    Remedy
    If the HV battery State of Health is greater than 90% Kia UK will replace the defective module in the pack if 90% or lower the complete battery pack assembly will be replaced.

  2. High-voltage battery cells may cause a fire

    Reported July 2, 2026Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 26V4310008 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Misaligned electrodes in the high-voltage battery cells may cause a fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Until repaired, park outside and away from structures and limit charging to 80%.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. Instrument cluster may reset or display a green image

    Reported April 24, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/1398,730 vehicles affected

    The instrument cluster may respond slowly after starting. Using the turn signal during this condition may reset the cluster or turn the Blind View Monitor image green. An over-the-air or dealer software update will be applied.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall
    Defect
    The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen.
    Remedy
    Over The Air software update or dealer software update

  4. Charging unit may stop charging the 12-volt battery

    Reported November 18, 2024Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 24V86700062,872 vehicles affected

    The charging unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit and fuse as needed, and update the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Charging unit may stop charging 12-volt battery

    Reported May 20, 2024Model years 2021–2024DVSA recall R/2024/197EU Safety Gate A12/01430/2416,611 vehicles affected

    The integrated charging control unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can gradually discharge and reduce driving power. The unit will be checked and updated, or replaced with its fuse if the specified fault code is present.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV6 Intergrated Charge Control Unit Recall
    Defect
    On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check for DTC P1A9096. If not present update the software in the ICCU. If the DTC is present replace the ICCU the fuse and check the software version is correct.

  6. Driveshaft may break and cause loss of drive

    Reported April 11, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/163819 vehicles affected

    An improperly treated driveshaft may break under load, causing loss of drive. The driveshaft will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall
    Defect
    On affected vehicles an improperly treated driveshaft may break under load resulting in the loss of drive
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the driveshaft will be replaced

  7. Charging control unit may stop charging 12-Volt battery

    Reported March 14, 2024Model years 2022–2024NHTSA campaign 24V20000048,232 vehicles affected

    The charging control unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can cause a loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit and its fuse if necessary, and update its software. Repairs are free.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Drive shaft may break under load

    Reported January 31, 2024Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 24V0570001,243 vehicles affected

    A drive shaft may break under load because it was improperly heat-treated, causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the drive shaft free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Defect
    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Parking mechanism may temporarily disengage

    Reported May 30, 2022Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2022/1733,805 vehicles affected

    A voltage fluctuation while the vehicle is switched off and parked may temporarily disengage the parking mechanism. The shifter control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SHIFTER CONTROL UNIT (SCU) UPGRADE.
    Defect
    A voltage fluctuation may occur when the vehicle is switched off and in the parked position resulting in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism.
    Remedy
    The vehicles identified require a software update for the Shifter Control Unit (SCU).

  10. Parking mechanism may disengage

    Reported May 11, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V3220009,014 vehicles affected

    A software error may disengage the parking mechanism, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing crash or injury risk. Until repaired, park on level ground and avoid slopes when possible. Dealers will update the control unit software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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