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Owner complaints · Electrical System · every model year

Kia EV6 electrical problems, 2022–2026

407 of the 543 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Kia EV6 2022–2026 name the electrical system (NHTSA’s “Electrical System” heading — wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading). The loudest years: 2022 (211), 2023 (103), 2024 (54). Filed under the same heading across these years: 8 manufacturer bulletins, 3 recall campaigns, 2 NHTSA investigations. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.

407 complaints, 5 model years 75% of everything filed about the EV6 typically at 16k miles

Kia EV6 electrical problems by model year

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications

One row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.

Model yearComplaints naming the electrical systemShare of the year’sTypically atOn file under the heading
20260——10 TSBsthe year →
20253974%—24 TSBsthe year →
2024 in depth5471%—24 TSBs · 3 recallsthe record →
2023 in depth10375%—51 TSBs · 3 recallsthe record →
2022 in depth21176%16k62 TSBs · 3 recalls · 2 investigationsthe record →

Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the electrical system. Nothing here is a rate.

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When the electrical complaints were filed, and at what mileage

Source: NHTSA complaint database
407complaints name the electrical system, all years

Filed per calendar year, every model year together: 2022: 5 · 2023: 61 · 2024: 58 · 2025: 87 · 2026: 196

16kmiles, typically

Across the model years, half of the 20 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the electrical problem between 8,000 and 30,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.

In owners’ own words

Source: NHTSA complaint database

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the electrical system, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.

While operating and driving on a busy two lane roadway, about an hour in to a two hour trip, the vehicle displayed “check electrical system” message without warning, then quickly lost power, rendering the car only able to drive at 25 mph for a brief moment, and then, just as quickly, shut down completely and did not operate.
Electrical System Apr 21, 2023 NHTSA owner report
There have been multiple failures to charge on AC 220v current at both 9 and 8kW. Dealer states there is a fault where the battery management system or charging system is overheating which causes the vehicle to stop charging
Electrical System Apr 15, 2023 NHTSA owner report
The contact owns a 2023 Kia EV6. The vehicle was parked and turned off when the contact opened the door and smelled burned rubber and noticed a hole about ¾ inch deep in the front driver’s seat the size of a nickel. The contact stated that the USB charging port on the vehicle was still active and caused the USB cable to catch on fire.
Electrical System at 4,000 miles Jan 8, 2024 NHTSA owner report
Hello NHTSA, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to provide specific details regarding the issues with my car as per your guidelines: 1. **Failed Component or System:** The charging system has malfunctioned, leading to extreme range decrease, constant charging failures, inconsistent charging speeds, and signs of overheating.
Electrical System Dec 22, 2023 NHTSA owner report
Kia has a known ICCU issue with several of their electric vehicles. Mine went out yesterday creating an extremely dangerous situation on the road. After it blew, I lost the ability to accelerate or steer. This was obviously very scary for me and the drivers around me. I feel very lucky to have not been hit by another car.
Electrical System Dec 23, 2025 NHTSA owner report

What is on file about the electrical system, across the years

Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications

Recall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year

NHTSA investigations

8 manufacturer bulletins filed under this heading, any model year

Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.

From here
Every 2027 model on file, by price Compare two vehicles, trim vs trim See what a VIN was priced at See what owners reported

Common questions

Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communications

Which Kia EV6 years have the most electrical complaints?

2022, 211; 2023, 103; 2024, 54. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2022 (76%).

Is there a recall for the electrical system on the Kia EV6?

Yes — 3 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 26V431000 (2024), 24V867000 (2024), 24V200000 (2024). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

When do electrical problems show up on the Kia EV6?

Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 16,030 miles across the model years; half of them between 8,000 and 30,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.

What does NHTSA's "Electrical System" heading cover?

Wiring, modules, batteries, charging, infotainment and driver displays — NHTSA's broadest heading. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.