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2024 Kia EV6 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia EV6 holds 74 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 EV6 years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Traction battery and 12V/24V/48V battery.

2022 Kia EV6
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Complaints

74

Per year

25

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (52 of 74), then Powertrain (16) and Fuel and propulsion system (15). The most filings arrived in 2026 (51 of 74). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 EV6 has 137 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2025 has 53 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as 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 2024 Kia EV6. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

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.

Complaints by component (74 total)

Electrical system
52
Powertrain
16
Fuel and propulsion system
15
Engine
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Service brakes
5
Speed control
4
Steering
3
Air bags
2
Exterior lighting
2
Structure
2
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I got into my car in a hurry i put my car in drive as i was closing my driver's door and took off and because the door wasn't fully closed the parking brake engaged itself but the power over comes the parking brake,…"
    Steering, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-09
  • "When putting a car seat in and using the cars seat belt the rear seat belt buckles do not come up at a high enough angle and cause the belt to bind in the buckle for the lap and will not allow the belt to slide and be…"
    Seat belts, Seats · filed 2026-09-09
  • "My 2024 Kia EV6 is experiencing a total failure of the 12V charging system and requires manual jumpstarts to operate. The official ICCU safety recall (SC327) was previously performed, which is why the NHTSA database…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-08
  • "Car was totally dead even with a 68% charge. AAA came out to jump start. The next day while driving on the highway the car started to lose power. A red warning to check the electrical system came on along with "turtle…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-20
  • "Rear tires on my 2024 Kia EV6 wore down to the tire wear-bar limit (2/32" remaining tread) at approximately 19,500 miles, while the front tires on the same vehicle measured roughly double that remaining tread (4/32") at…"
    Wheels · filed 2026-07-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Kia EV6 SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 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 88 77 83 MPG / 218 mi range $900
EV6 Long Range all-wheel drive (19 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 120 98 109 MPG / 282 mi range $700
EV6 Long Range all-wheel drive (20 inch Wheels) — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 106 86 96 MPG / 252 mi range $800
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 2024 Kia EV6 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia EV6 holds 74 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 25 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 3 EV6 years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Traction battery and 12V/24V/48V battery.

What are common problems with a 2024 Kia EV6?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (52 of 74), then Powertrain (16) and Fuel and propulsion system (15). The most filings arrived in 2026 (51 of 74). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Kia EV6 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 EV6 has 137 complaints, 27 per year, and the 2025 has 53 complaints, 27 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2024 Kia EV6 been recalled?

The 2024 Kia EV6 has 3 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 2024 Kia EV6?

Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2024 Kia EV6 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Kia EV6 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Kia EV6 is 104.4 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).