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2023 Kia EV6 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia EV6 over 4 years — 27 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most EV6 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 34. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Traction battery, 12V/24V/48V battery, and Driveshaft.

2022 Kia EV6
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Complaints

137

Per year

27

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (103 of 137), then Fuel and propulsion system (30) and Powertrain (26). The most filings arrived in 2026 (57 of 137). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 EV6 has 277 complaints, 43 per year, and the 2024 has 74 complaints, 25 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

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 2023 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 Driveshaft 2024-01-31 · NHTSA campaign 24V057000
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Complaints by component (137 total)

Electrical system
103
Fuel and propulsion system
30
Powertrain
26
Engine
14
Speed control
8
Service brakes
6
Tires
3
Lane departure
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Wheels
2
Back-over prevention
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

2

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

142023292024372025572026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The ICCU on the car died in the middle of the street, car would not shift out of park. Car completely died after a few minutes."
    Electrical system, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-20
  • "I was driving in heavy rain on a busy highway (I4) and the lane assist pulled me off the road to the road hand side and then cut across all lanes of traffic to the left hand side. It also engaged emergency braking going…"
    Lane departure, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-31
  • "ICCU failure. I charged overnight at my home L2 charging as usual. I backed out of my garage and heard a loud pop. Almost immediately an “check electrical” warning came up. The car went to turtle mode and then…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-19
  • "I charged my car at a level 3 fast charger on a road trip. After completing my charge, the AC stopped working. The fan worked but it was only blowing hot air. Normally this would be a nuisance, but the day was about 114…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-19
  • "While driving southbound on the [XXX] in a rented 2023 Kia EV6 from The Hertz Corporation, picked up in [XXX] on XXX, the vehicle entered "Power Limited" mode without warning. The vehicle lost normal propulsion and…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2026-08-14

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Kia EV6 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2023 Kia EV6 SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

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 GT — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 85 74 79 MPG / 206 mi range $950
EV6 Long Range all-wheel drive (19 inch tires) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 120 98 109 MPG / 282 mi range $700
EV6 Long Range all-wheel drive (20 inch tires) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 106 86 96 MPG / 252 mi range $750
EV6 Long Range rear-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Rear-wheel drive 134 101 117 MPG / 310 mi range $650
EV6 Standard Range rear-wheel drive — 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 2023 Kia EV6 reliable?

Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia EV6 over 4 years — 27 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most EV6 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 34. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Traction battery, 12V/24V/48V battery, and Driveshaft.

What are common problems with a 2023 Kia EV6?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (103 of 137), then Fuel and propulsion system (30) and Powertrain (26). The most filings arrived in 2026 (57 of 137). Those filings include 2 that report a crash.

Is the 2023 Kia EV6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 EV6 has 277 complaints, 43 per year, and the 2024 has 74 complaints, 25 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

Has the 2023 Kia EV6 been recalled?

The 2023 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 2023 Kia EV6?

Owners have filed 137 complaints about the 2023 Kia EV6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Kia EV6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Kia EV6 is 103.6 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).