Model year
2026 Kia EV6
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2026 Kia EV6 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 83–115 MPGe combined and 29.2–41 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.
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV BEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.082 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV BEV 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 | 41.0 | 231 | $900 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 117 | 95 | 106 | 31.6 | 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 2026 Kia EV6 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.