Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia EV6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system212
- Fuel/propulsion system43
- Power train41
- Unknown or other32
- Engine14
- Service brakes13
- Forward collision avoidance13
- Structure10
- Exterior lighting10
- Vehicle speed control9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 6 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Kia EV6 failed the safety check 0.65% of the time — 23% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 16,718 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
23,768 new Kia EV6 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Germany (4,729), Sweden (4,106), the Netherlands (3,148).
- Average mass
- 2,024 kg
- Average CO₂
- 0 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 153 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Electric 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the Netherlands
3,318 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €53,860.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde917
- Band onvoldoende profiel288
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm204
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht191
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld189
- Band beschadigd58
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk30
- Remschijf ernstig gecorrodeerd16
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
4,013 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 18 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 132 of these cars first registered in 2022 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2022 the figure was 93%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.5% | 3.3% |
| Visibility | 0.8% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
1,091 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 71,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
668 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia EV6 SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 Kia EV6 SUV RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Kia EV6.
| 2024700 18 Nov 2024 | High Voltage Issue: Over time, the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) could become damaged. As a result, the 12 V battery will not charge and could cause the vehicle … |
| 2024549 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" a… |
| 2024173 15 Mar 2024 | High Voltage This recall was replaced by Transport Canada recall no. 2024-700. Issue: Over time, the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) could become damaged. As a… |
| 2022247 11 May 2022 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the parking pawl could disengage for a short time just after the vehicle is parked and turned off. As a result, the vehicle could … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Kia told its dealers about the 2022 Kia EV6: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010698 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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 update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 8) to remedy a non-responsive or inoperative radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the RADIO hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the RA |
| 11001585 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VCMC SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC311) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Vehicle Charge Management System (VCMS) in certain 2022-2024MY EV6, EV6 GT (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through December 27, 2023. While charging using a 240-V AC (Level 2) charger, the subject vehicles may experience an interrupted charging session or a lower charging speed due to a degraded electrical connection from exposure to a damaged charging cable connector. |
| 11001121 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC311) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Vehicle Charge Management System (VCMS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) with improved software in certain 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles. Our records indicate that you own or lease one of the potentially affected vehicles. |
| 11000787 | This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced. |
| 11000538 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC311. |
| 11000537 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC311) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Vehicle Charge Management System (VCMS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on certain 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from November 17, 2021 through December 27, 2023. |
| 11000536 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC311) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Vehicle Charge Management System (VCMS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on certain 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from November 17, 2021 through December 27, 2023. |
| 10250517 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - 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 update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecti |
| 10250321 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: EXTERNAL AMP REPLACEMENT FOR NOISE/NO SOUND ISSUES (SA520) - 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 Service Action (SA520), along with SA521, supersedes SA494A, which is now closed. Please follow the updated information in this bulletin. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the external amplifier on some 2022MY EV6 (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through January 7, 2022, that may exhibit symptoms of "noise", |
| 10247555 | PITSTOP: AIR CONDITIONER AUTO-DRY WHILE VEHICLE IS OFF - This Pitstop provides information regarding the new feature Air Conditioner Auto-Dry on some 2022-2024MY EV6 (CV), 2024MY Sportage (NQ5a), and 2024MY Niro EV (SG2 EV) vehicles. Some Kia owners may state that their air condition fans continue to run after the vehicle has been shut off. The Air Conditioner Auto-Dry feature will automatically run the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC) fan to dry the inside of the air conditioner system to help prevent mold growth. Kia owners may be unaware of the Air Conditioner Auto-Dry feature |
| 10243928 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a warning sound accompanied by a 'Slippery road ahead. Drive carefully' or 'Uneven road ahead. Drive carefully' warning which is displayed on the instrument cluster. The current AVN software causes the warning sound and message to repeat approximately every ten (10) seconds, if the vehicle is not in motion, in 'PARK' or driving on even surfaces |
| 10242982 | This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen. |
| 10242913 | PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component(s). A difference in tire size (width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.) may be the cause. |
| 10241848 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the 'RADIO' icon on the AVN menu screen. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide units using |
| 10241180 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VCU SOFTWARE LOGIC UPGRADE (SC273) - 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 software logic of the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) on certain 2022-2023MY EV6 (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023, and 2023-2024MY Niro EV (SG2 EV) vehicles produced from July 11, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in order to enhance the following two (2) functions: 1. Illumination of Brake lamp without dep |
| 10240564 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles. Kia is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to improve the VCU software logic so that the vehicles brake lights illuminate during i-Pedal mode when the vehicle reaches a certain deceleration threshold even if you do not release the accelerator pedal fully or depress the brake pedal. Also, this software upgrade will improve the elec |
| 10240271 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VCU SOFTWARE LOGIC UPGRADE (SC273) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software logic of the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) on certain 2022-2023MY EV6 (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023, in order to enhance the following two (2) functions: 1. Illumination of Brake lamp without depressing the brake pedal when the vehicle is quickly decelerating by way of regenerative braking in i-Pedal mode. 2. Shift operation gear selection into Park (P) automatically when the auxiliary batterys (12V) voltage is critically low and the vehi |
| 10239751 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC273A). |
| 10239750 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. The current VCU software logic does not illuminate the brake lights when the vehicle is decelerating while in i-Pedal mode with the accelerator pedal partly depressed. |
| 10239749 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to upgrade the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. The current VCU software logic does not illuminate the brake lights when the vehicle is decelerating while in i-Pedal mode with the accelerator pedal partly depressed. |
| 10239742 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ICCU SOFTWARE UPGRADE OR ICCU ASSEMBLY AND FUSE REPLACEMENT (SC271) - This bulletin provides information to inspect the Integrated Charging Control Unit ("ICCU") in certain 2022-2023MY EV6 (CV) vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. Depending on the results of the inspection, dealers are to either install an improved ICCU software logic or replace the ICCU and ICCU Fuse. The ICCU in the subject vehicle may get damaged due to an over-current condition in the high-voltage system. This condition may cause the illumination of the " |
| 10239741 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC271). |
| 10239739 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect the Integrated Charging Control Unit ("ICCU") and install an improved software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. If necessary, the ICCU and ICCU fuse will be replaced. |
| 10239738 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect the Integrated Charging Control Unit ("ICCU") and install an improved software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. If necessary, the ICCU and ICCU fuse will be replaced. |
| 10239737 | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect the Integrated Charging Control Unit ("ICCU") and install an improved software logic in certain 2022-2023 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through May 30, 2023. If necessary, the ICCU and ICCU fuse will be replaced. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Loss of Motive Power
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation