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#BS-2022-KIAEV6-11132022 Kia EV6Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 432 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 432 complaints, 25 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.6x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
211 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 12K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Electrical (211 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2022 Kia EV6: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 49% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia EV6, with 211 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia EV6, with 43 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 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2022 Kia EV6, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 Kia EV6. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Kia 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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2022 Kia EV6 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Pedestrian alert sounds
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM
Loss of Motive Power
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2022 Kia EV6 vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)
This vehicle
432
Class avg
93
4.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 432 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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