Model year
2023 Kia EV6
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 138 complaints for the 2023 Kia EV6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (102), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (30), POWER TRAIN (26). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 79–117 MPGe combined and 28.0–42.4 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
26V431000 · Jul 2, 2026
Park outsideELECTRICAL 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.
24V867000 · Nov 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
24V200000 · Mar 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
24V057000 · Jan 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Complaints
138 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.082 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.082 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV6 AWD GT · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 85 | 74 | 79 | 42.4 | 206 | $950 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch tires) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 120 | 98 | 109 | 31.1 | 282 | $700 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch tires) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 106 | 86 | 96 | 34.2 | 252 | $750 |
| EV6 Long Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 134 | 101 | 117 | 28.0 | 310 | $650 |
| EV6 Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 136 | 100 | 117 | 28.3 | 232 | $650 |
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