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2022 Kia Ev6

Based on reports from 360 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
360
Crashes
25
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
67
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 360 complaints, 25 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.8x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

171 owners reported electrical issues β€” failures commonly reported around 8K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) β€’ Median: 8K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (171 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical171 (48%)
Fuel System36 (10%)
Drivetrain33 (9%)
Other26 (7%)
Brakes13 (4%)
Engine10 (3%)
Structure:body9 (3%)
Collision Avoidance8 (2%)

2022 Kia Ev6: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 48% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Ev6, with 171 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 8,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 8K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Ev6, with 36 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Ev6, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia Ev6, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

31
22
98
23
67
24
97
25
67
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Kia Ev6. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

22V322000May 2022

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

24V200000Apr 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Kia 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.

24V867000Dec 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE

Kia 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2022 Kia Ev6 vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

360

Class avg

94

3.8x the class average β€” significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β€” popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 360 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2022 Kia Ev6: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Kia Ev6?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2022 Kia Ev6 is related to the electrical, with 171 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2022 Kia Ev6 reliable?
The 2022 Kia Ev6 has 360 complaints, 25 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.8x the class average β€” higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2022 Kia Ev6 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2022 Kia Ev6 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Kia Ev6 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Kia Ev6 problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 8,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records β€” then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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