What year Kia EV6 should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Kia EV6 ranks worst, with 277 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 4 recalls, including ones for ICCU charging failures and battery fire risk.

Is the 2022 Kia EV6 reliable?

Compared to other EV6 model years, 2022 has the highest number of reported problems, with Electrical System issues making up 79% of its complaints and a median failure mileage of 14,015 miles.

What is the best year for the Kia EV6?

The 2025 EV6 is the best model year based on NHTSA data, with only 53 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and no recalls.

Does the Kia EV6 have a recall for charging problems?

Yes. NHTSA recall 24V867000 and 24V200000 cover 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles where the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can become damaged, stopping 12-volt battery charging and causing loss of drive power.

Should I be cautious about the 2024 Kia EV6?

The 2024 EV6 is listed as a caution year, with 74 complaints, a complaint index of 67, 3 recalls, 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Kia EV6 Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

The 2022 Kia EV6 is the year to avoid, with 277 complaints, a complaint index of 100 (the highest of all years), 4 recalls, 11 crashes, 1 death, and 6 injuries. The 2025 EV6 is the best, with 53 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and zero recalls.

Avoid 2022 Best 2025

Model years: 4; 2022–2025
NHTSA complaints: 541
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 20
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

EV6 Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Kia EV6 problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	Avoid	100	277	11	0	4	Electrical System	117	—
2023	Good	33	137	2	0	4	Electrical System	109	5★
2024	Caution	67	74	6	1	3	Electrical System	109	5★
2025	Best	0	53	1	0	0	Electrical System	106	5★

EV6 years to avoid: what went wrong

2022 Kia EV6 Index 100 · 277 complaints · 4 recalls

The 2022 EV6 carries the highest complaint volume and complaint index (100) of any model year, with 277 complaints and 4 recalls. Electrical System problems dominate, making up 79% of complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 14,015 miles. Owners report Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failures that stop 12-volt battery charging and cause loss of drive power, along with high voltage battery cells with misaligned electrodes that can lead to fire. Transmission & Powertrain and Engine complaints in this year showed a median failure mileage of 3,000 miles. NHTSA also lists 11 crashes, 6 injuries, and 1 death tied to this year.

2022 electrical system problems →2022 fuel system problems →2022 transmission & powertrain problems →

Most common Kia EV6 problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Electrical System414 (77%)
Fuel System98 (18%)
Transmission & Powertrain96 (18%)
Other69 (13%)
Engine62 (11%)
Brakes26 (5%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras25 (5%)
Structure & Body19 (4%)
Lane Departure10 (2%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Kia EV6 should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022 Kia EV6 ranks worst, with 277 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 4 recalls, including ones for ICCU charging failures and battery fire risk.
Is the 2022 Kia EV6 reliable?: Compared to other EV6 model years, 2022 has the highest number of reported problems, with Electrical System issues making up 79% of its complaints and a median failure mileage of 14,015 miles.
What is the best year for the Kia EV6?: The 2025 EV6 is the best model year based on NHTSA data, with only 53 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and no recalls.
Does the Kia EV6 have a recall for charging problems?: Yes. NHTSA recall 24V867000 and 24V200000 cover 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles where the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) can become damaged, stopping 12-volt battery charging and causing loss of drive power.
Should I be cautious about the 2024 Kia EV6?: The 2024 EV6 is listed as a caution year, with 74 complaints, a complaint index of 67, 3 recalls, 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.