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2022 Kia EV6 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 Kia EV6 has 277 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 43 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 EV6 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Traction battery, 12V/24V/48V battery, and Control module, software.

2022 Kia EV6
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Complaints

277

Per year

43

Recalls

4

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (210 of 277), then Fuel and propulsion system (43) and Powertrain (41). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 4 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2023

The 2023 EV6 has 137 complaints, 27 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Kia EV6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall electrical system, propulsion system, traction battery 2026-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 26V431000
Summary 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.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Recall electrical system, 12V/24V/48V battery 2024-11-18 · NHTSA campaign 24V867000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall electrical system, 12V/24V/48V battery 2024-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 24V200000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
Recall parking brake, electrical, control module, software 2022-05-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V322000
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.
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.

Complaints by component (277 total)

Electrical system
210
Fuel and propulsion system
43
Powertrain
41
Engine
14
Forward collision avoidance
13
Service brakes
12
Exterior lighting
10
Structure
10
Speed control
9
Lane departure
8
Back-over prevention
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Air bags
3
Seats
3
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

11

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

4

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

172022702023422024552025932026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Component that failed: Vehicle headlight/running light has water penetration and the running lights do not stay on. Additionally there is yellowing of the LED running lights, which is a known defect in the Kia EV6.…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The ICCU, or integrated charge control unit, continually fails on this car. When it fails, the 12V battery rapidly drains and the car goes into turtle mode (25mph max) until the 12 battery drains completely. This has…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-08
  • "I began to drive. The dashboard display read "Check low voltage supply" or something like that and on the opposite side of the display there was a small image that looks like a 12V battery. A moment later the dashboard…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-13
  • "The taillight came loose and every time i take it in to get checked or fixed at the dealer they ignore me, so i went in and tightened my self. there were 4 nuts already off and inside my trunk and there was no loctite…"
    Exterior lighting · filed 2026-07-29
  • "Vehicle Safety Complaint My Kia experienced an ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure and was at the dealership for approximately two months while awaiting repairs. The ICCU and related components were…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2026-07-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Kia EV6 SUV AWD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Kia EV6 SUV RWD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
EV6 all-wheel drive (Long Range) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 116 94 105 MPG / 274 mi range $700
EV6 rear-wheel drive (Long Range) — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 134 101 117 MPG / 310 mi range $650
EV6 rear-wheel drive (Standard Range) — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 136 100 117 MPG / 232 mi range $650

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2022–present
Body styles Crossover SUV
Tire size 235/55R19, 255/45R20, or 255/40R21 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V200000 covers certain 2022-2024 Kia EV6 vehicles (48,232 units) where 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. Dealers inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse as necessary and update ICCU software. Recall 24V867000 also addresses ICCU damage that can stop 12-volt charging on certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Kia EV6 reliable?

The 2022 Kia EV6 has 277 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 43 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 3 EV6 years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Traction battery, 12V/24V/48V battery, and Control module, software.

What are common problems with a 2022 Kia EV6?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (210 of 277), then Fuel and propulsion system (43) and Powertrain (41). Those filings include 11 that report a crash, 4 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2022 Kia EV6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 EV6 has 137 complaints, 27 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Kia EV6 been recalled?

The 2022 Kia EV6 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Kia EV6?

Owners have filed 277 complaints about the 2022 Kia EV6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Kia EV6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Kia EV6 is 113 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Kia EV6 use engine oil?

No. It is battery-electric; routine service focuses on brake fluid, cabin filter, and reduction-gear fluid per the owner's manual.

What tire sizes does a Kia EV6 use?

Common US sizes include 235/55R19 and 255/45R20 on GT-Line AWD.

When did the Kia EV6 launch in the US?

The first US EV6 model year is 2022 (first generation on this site).