Kia EV6 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
537 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 27 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 399 of 537 complaints (74.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 238 | 44.3% |
| Braking behavior | 43 | 8.0% |
| Engine operation | 21 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 14 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 2.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 399 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 97 |
| Power Train | 96 |
| Unknown Or Other | 68 |
| Engine | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 |
| Structure:Body | 15 |
Electrical System: 399; Fuel/Propulsion System: 97; Power Train: 96; Unknown Or Other: 68; Engine: 38; Service Brakes: 24; Vehicle Speed Control: 22; Structure:Body: 15
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 20 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 20; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 510 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 241 |
2022: 17; 2023: 84; 2024: 80; 2025: 115; 2026: 241
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 238 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 43 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 21 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11484792 · 2022-09-16 (September 16, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on a hill, it rolled and crashed into a handicapped sign. The forward collision sensor became inoperable. While at the charging station utilizing the radio, the battery and collision warning indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to identify the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. While driving, an unknown vehicle c…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11484792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11503132 · 2023-01-23 (January 23, 2023)
The 12V Battery running out of charge or discharging causes the car to become inoperable. You are no longer able to lock doors, turn on hazard lights, headlights, air conditioning. A display appears when the 12V does not have sufficient charge but not until you try to turn the car on again. Otherwise no indication leaving one stranded in completely unsafe situations when you’re not able to lock a door.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11503132 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468567 · 2022-06-10 (June 10, 2022)
When coming to a stop while ascending a hill, the vehicle will roll backward while the brake pedal is depressed. There was enough braking force to stop the car (and prevent further forward motion), but the vehicle will roll backward.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468796 · 2022-06-11 (June 11, 2022)
While driving with the hatch open, while carrying objects to long to place in car, (The drive was less than one mile and yes I had a red flag on my kayaks) I was driving in what is called 1Pedal driving. When coming to a stop light unbeknownst to me the emergency brakes (Parking brake) automatically comes on. I was unable to continue in drive until manually unlocking parking brake, but it took me a minute to figure out what was the issue. During this time I was blocking traffic till I figured the work around. This undoubtedly a software gl…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468368 · 2022-06-09 (June 9, 2022)
There is a structural issue where the hinges from the tailgate attaches to the body. I believe my tailgate alignment issue happened during assembly and has happened to others. More important if the tailgate is opened when car is not completely level when try to close the tailgate shifts and reopens since it cannot close as designed. I have informed Kia America in Irvine, Ca with a letter to the CEO over 3 weeks ago but no response. I followed up with a certified letter that was received by them but again no response. This is a safety structural…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11512826 · 2023-03-20 (March 20, 2023)
Battery on a 10 month old car totally failed. All electrical components died. Car would not start. Electronic transmission and no way to put it in neutral to push off road!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11512826 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703617 · 2025-12-08 (December 8, 2025)
My 2023 Kia EV6 experienced a sudden ICCU and 12-volt system failure while traveling approximately 50 mph. Without warning, the vehicle instantly lost propulsion and all electrical power. This included loss of steering assist, braking assist, hazard lights, shift capability (unable to shift into Park), and even the ability to lock the doors. The failure effectively “bricked” the vehicle in motion. I was only able to get the vehicle off the roadway because the road happened to slope downward into a nearby lot. Steering required significant phys…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11703617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11491182 · 2022-10-27 (October 27, 2022)
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE LANE KEEP ASSIST AND ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.THE SYSTEM WORKED FINE FOR A WHILE BUT WHEN I TOOK MY EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A QUICK MINUTE TO GRAB SOMETHING FROM THE BACK SEAT, THE SYSTEM EITHER DISENGAGED WITHOUT A WARANING OR DECIDED TO STEER TO THE LEFT OUTOF THE LANE, BECAUSE IN THAT SHORT TIME, IT MOVED TWO LANES TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE ROAD BARRIER DEPLOYING THE AIRBAGS AND CAUSING INJURIES TO THE PASSENGERS. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THERE WERE NO WARNINGSS BEFORE OR DURING THE INC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11491182 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11625821 · 2024-11-18 (November 18, 2024)
While braking in parking lot with low speed and turning the steering wheel, all of sudden the vehicle reving up by itself and then accelerate forward uncontrollably.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11625821 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 |
2022: 4; 2023: 4; 2024: 3; 2025: 0