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Kia Electrical System Recalls Involve Fires, Power Loss, and Displays
⚠ 1 carries a park-outside (fire risk) advisory.
The supplied Kia electrical notices repeatedly involve fire hazards and loss of drive power. Certain 2022-2024 EV6s appear in both listed ICCU notices, which describe damage that stops 12-volt battery charging. A separate battery-cell defect affects certain 2022-2024 EV6s and 2024 EV9s. Sorento notices span HVAC blower wiring in 2021-2023 vehicles, steering wiring in 2024 vehicles, and lighting software in 2024-2025 vehicles. Other recurring electrical connections include alternator terminal nuts on certain 2020 Sedonas and 2023 Sportages. The listed problems also include 2018 Stinger wiring damage, certain 2015-2019 Soul EV battery short-circuits, 2025 EV9 drive-unit damage, and instrument display software across multiple models.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2023-03-29 Soul EV battery recall: After the software remedy, abnormal voltage triggers the EV warning light, limited charging capacity, and reduced vehicle power.
- SC248: The engine may stall.
- 2024-03-14 and 2024-11-18 EV6 ICCU recalls: Drive power may be lost.
- SC331: Low beam headlights and taillights may stop working.
- SC361: The instrument panel display may fail to show speed, tire pressure, or warning lights.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
One listed notice carries a park-outside instruction: the July 2, 2026 battery recall for certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. It tells owners to park outside and away from structures and limit charging to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. None of the listed notices carries a stop-driving instruction. For the other listed electrical recalls, the notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Their stated risks include fire, loss of drive power, reduced visibility, and loss of safety information.
What the free repair involves
Specified repairs are free. The EV6 ICCU notices require inspection, replacement of the ICCU and fuse as necessary, and software updates. The July 2026 EV6/EV9 recall replaces the battery system assembly. SC351 replaces blower wiring and its resistor; SC331 updates BDC software; SC337 replaces the rear GDU. SC361 updates display software over-the-air or through a dealer. Alternator notices specify inspection and tightening as necessary.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 6 |
| high | 6 |
| medium | 7 |
Models affected most
Where owners report electrical system problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under electrical system for the Kia models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Electrical system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 Kia EV6 | 210 |
| 2023 Kia EV6 | 105 |
| 2024 Kia EV9 | 104 |
| 2022 Kia Telluride | 68 |
| 2020 Kia Telluride | 58 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | 56 |
| 2023 Kia Telluride | 53 |
| 2023 Kia Sportage | 46 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Kia electrical recall tells owners to park outside?
The July 2, 2026 recall for certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles gives that instruction. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit charging to 80% until the recall repair is complete.
What do the two listed EV6 ICCU notices require?
The March 14 and November 18, 2024 notices cover certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. Both specify inspection and replacement of the ICCU and its fuse as necessary, plus an ICCU software update. Those repairs are free of charge.
Can Kia's instrument panel recall be repaired over the air?
SC361 specifies an instrument panel display software update over-the-air or by a dealer, free of charge. The defect is a software error that may cause the display to fail, preventing it from showing critical safety information.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.