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2023 Kia EV6

Electric
Small Station Wagons
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA136
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA310 mi
20262025202420232022
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Kia EV6 is sold in the U.S. as a electric wagon with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EV6 Long Range RWD, is EPA-rated at 310 miles with 117 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 136 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
EV6 Long Range RWDElectricRWDTBD134101117 MPGe310 mi28.08.7 h$650
EV6 Standard Range RWDElectricRWDTBD136100117 MPGe232 mi28.36.3 h$650
EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch tires)ElectricAWDTBD12098109 MPGe282 mi31.18.4 h$700
EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch tires)ElectricAWDTBD1068696 MPGe252 mi34.28.4 h$750
EV6 AWD GTElectricAWDTBD857479 MPGe206 mi42.48.9 h$950

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46006, 46007, 46004, 46005, 46003.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

SC375
Park outside8 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA fire increases the risk of injury.FixOwners 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 1
NHTSA campaign 26V431000reported Jul 2, 2026Kia America, Inc.
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Electrical System

SC327
62,872 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V867000reported Nov 18, 2024Kia America, Inc.
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Electrical System

SC302
48,232 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V200000reported Mar 14, 2024Kia America, Inc.
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Power Train

SC295
1,243 vehicles
ProblemKia 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.RiskA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
NHTSA campaign 24V057000reported Jan 31, 2024Kia America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
136complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 14 · 2024: 29 · 2025: 37 · 2026: 56

Most-cited components

Electrical System102
Fuel/Propulsion System29
Power Train26
Unspecified17
Engine13
Vehicle Speed Control8

What owners describe

“I leased a 2023 Kia EV6 vehicle and on October 30, 2023, I was 45-60 minutes into my first road trip when a warning displayed in the dashboard followed immediately by a reduction of motive power. The warning displayed was a turtle icon and the words “Power Limited.â€� Traveling on CA I-5 when this occurred putting me…”Feb 21, 2024 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“1. **Component/System Failure**: The vehicle's cooling system is repeatedly losing coolant, suggesting a leak or malfunction. The system has not been officially diagnosed due to technician availability but is available for inspection. 2. **Safety Risks**: The frequent need to refill coolant raises concerns about engine…”Feb 6, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“In addressing your inquiries: 1. **Component or System Failure:** - The charging system of my vehicle malfunctioned at DC Fast Charger and all charging levels. This can be inspected upon request. 2. **Safety Implications:** - On January 2, 2024, charging issues at a DC fast station resulted in error messages, and on Ja…”Jan 15, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★8%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★8%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other EV6 model years

A

2026 Kia EV6

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Kia EV6

0 recalls · 53 complaints

D

2024 Kia EV6

3 recalls · 72 complaints

D

2022 Kia EV6

4 recalls · 276 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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