Buying a used 2022 Kia EV6? Check these 4 recalls first
The battery-cell fire recall applies here, with a park-outside advisory, and two separate recalls cover a charging unit failure that can cut drive power. A roll-away recall, covering vehicles that may move after being parked, is specific to this model year. Owner complaints total 277, all unverified, and skew heavily electrical (210), followed by fuel/propulsion (43) and power train (41). No fires were reported in those complaints, though there were 11 crashes and 6 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the battery-cell fire recall remedy was performed and ask where the car has been parked and charged
- Ask whether both charging unit recalls were completed and whether the car has ever lost drive power or failed to charge
- Verify the roll-away recall repair and test that the car holds on an incline in Park
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Kia EV6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia EV6 and EV9 battery cells can catch fire · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia EV6 may roll away after being parked | Parking Brake | high |
| Kia EV6 charging unit failure can cut drive power | Electrical System | high |
| Kia EV6 charging unit failure can cut drive power | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
277 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 210 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 43 | None found |
| Power Train | 41 | None found |
| Engine | 14 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Brakes | 13 | None found |