Kia EV6 may roll away after being parked
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A vehicle that rolls away on its own can cause a crash or hurt someone, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving — park on level ground and avoid slopes until the software is updated.
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain 2022 EV6 vehicles, a software error in the unit that controls the gear shifter can release the parking mechanism by itself. If that happens, the vehicle can roll away after you park it. Until the repair is done, Kia tells drivers to park on level ground and avoid parking on hills or other sloped surfaces whenever possible. A dealer will update the shifter control unit software. Owner letters were mailed in May 2022 and the repair costs nothing.
What you should do
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Kia — official Kia recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-333-4542
Official notice
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.