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2022 Kia EV6 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

4

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

279

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 EV6 and 279 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 211 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM211
  2. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM43
  3. POWER TRAIN41
  4. UNKNOWN OR OTHER32
  5. ENGINE14
  6. SERVICE BRAKES13
  7. STRUCTURE:BODY10
  8. EXTERIOR LIGHTING10

2022 EV6 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 26V431000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 24V867000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 24V200000

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.

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.

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 22V322000

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.

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.

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2022 EV6 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
TSB_CLI049_R2Aug 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPERTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulleti…11036628
TSB_BOD336Jun 4, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-20…11033934
TSB_ELE422May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment sy…11033217
WTY044_TSBApr 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY044) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Prog…11031919
WTY044_QAApr 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty…11032099
WTY044_OWNRApr 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to al…11031912
WTY044_REIMBApr 21, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY044) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the for…11031917
WTY044_DPSMApr 21, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is ext…11031910
WTY044_DPApr 21, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited W…11031909
TSB_ELE417Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparin…11031906
SC327Y_TSB_R1Jan 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ICCU AND FUSE REPLACEMENT (SC327Y) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previousl…11027677
PS797Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ult…11026698
TSB_TRA046_R5Apr 17, 2025POWER TRAINTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are in…11017172
TSB_ELE378Mar 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) - This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles li…11015973
TSB_ELE367Jan 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LIMP-HOME MODE OPERATION LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA599) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) sof…11013025
SC302Y_TSB_CLSDDec 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis bulletin was closed and superseded by SC327Y TSB. "This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC302, titled “…11015232
SC327Y_TSBDec 5, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC327, titled “ICCU and Fuse Inspection/Replacement and ICCU Software U…11015231
TSB_ELE303_R3Nov 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTECHNICAL 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…11010698
SC302Y_TSBJun 20, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published under SC302, titled “ICCU and Fuse Inspection/Replacement and ICCU Software U…11015230
SC311_OWNRJun 7, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC311) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Vehic…11001121
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