Buying a used 2023 Kia EV6? Check these 4 recalls first
This year carries the same park-outside battery-cell fire recall and the same pair of charging unit recalls for loss of drive power. The 2022 roll-away recall does not apply, but a new one covers a drive shaft that may break. Complaints fall to 136 unverified NHTSA reports, again dominated by electrical (102), with fuel/propulsion (29) and power train (26) behind it. No fires and no injuries were reported, and 2 crashes.
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.
- Check the VIN for the drive shaft recall and listen for driveline noise on the test drive
- Confirm both charging unit recalls are closed and ask about any charging failures or power loss
- Verify the battery-cell fire recall remedy and ask whether the car has been parked outdoors as advised
- 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 2023 Kia EV6
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia EV6 and EV9 battery cells can catch fire · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Kia EV6 and Niro EV drive shaft may break | Power Train | 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
136 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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 | 102 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 29 | None found |
| Power Train | 26 | Yes |
| Engine | 13 | None found |
| Speed Control | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |