Brakes: problems reported by owners
27 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 2022–2025), typically at around 3,000 miles. Reported consequences: 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
Kia EV6
2021– · 9 documented defects · 4 markets
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This file gathers the known defects of the Kia EV6, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
Owners often report problems with electrical system on this car (415 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Owners often report problems with fuel system on this car (98 complaints), but no one has explained the cause yet. Do you know it?Write it up
Most serious reported defects
See all (9) →Automatic emergency braking: problems reported by owners
23 owners in the United States reported problems with the automatic emergency braking of this car to NHTSA (model years 2022–2025), typically at around 65,000 miles. Most often named: automatic emergency braking (61%), warnings (48%), adaptive cruise control (17%). Reported consequences: 8 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 death.
Body and structure: problems reported by owners
16 owners in the United States reported problems with the body and structure of this car to NHTSA (model years 2022–2025). Most often named: body (100%). Reported consequences: 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
Latest official recalls
See all (19) →Kia EV6 HV Battery Cell Misalignment
ââDue 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.â
Motorrijtuigen en aanhangwagens - elektrische installatie
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rdwAug 3, 2026MGP260297Model years 2021Shown in the original Dutch · translation pendingView details →
Electrical system:Propulsion system:Traction battery
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.
Latest service bulletins
See all (57) →Bulletin
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2606 Flight 102) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025 MY EV6 vehicles to upgrade the 12-volt battery (12V battery) diagnostic software logic.
Bulletin
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: 12-VOLT BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2606 REV 1) - 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 to upgrade the 12-volt battery (12V battery) diagnostic software for certain 2025MY EV6 (CVa, CV) listed in the table below. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 12V battery which requires periodic inspection and maintenance. To provide enhanced monitoring of the 12V batterys performance, the software upgrade will periodically conduct 12V battery performance tests and provide drivers with advance notice of sub-optimal 12V battery performance.
Bulletin
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: This bulletin provides information to upgrade the 12-volt battery (12V battery) diagnostic software for certain 2025MY EV6 (CVa) vehicles produced from December 17, 2024 through November 5, 2025. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 12V battery which requires periodic inspection and maintenance. To provide enhanced monitoring of the 12V batterys performance, the software upgrade will periodically conduct 12V battery performance tests and provide drivers with advance notice of sub-optimal 12V battery performance.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).