Model year
2025 Kia EV6
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 55 complaints for the 2025 Kia EV6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (40), POWER TRAIN (13), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 83–115 MPGe combined and 29.2–40 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
55 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 | 87 | 79 | 83 | 40.0 | 231 | $900 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 95 | 106 | 32.0 | 295 | $700 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 106 | 89 | 97 | 34.6 | 270 | $800 |
| EV6 Long Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 128 | 101 | 114 | 29.6 | 319 | $650 |
| EV6 Standard Range RWD · Automatic (A1) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 128 | 103 | 115 | 29.2 | 237 | $650 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Kia EV6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.