2022 Kia EV6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 EV6 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Kia EV6 ranks worst of 4 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 277 complaints, 79% tied to the Electrical System. It carries 4 recalls including ICCU charging failures and a high-voltage battery fire risk, making it the year to avoid within the EV6 lineup.
- Complaints
- 277
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 117
- 134 city / 100 hwy
Top 2022 Kia EV6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System218 (79%)
- Fuel System43 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain41 (15%)
- Other33 (12%)
- Engine23 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras16 (6%)
- Brakes13 (5%)
- Structure & Body13 (5%)
- Lane Departure8 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failing and leaving the vehicle unable to charge the 12-volt battery, sometimes for months while at the dealer.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle suddenly revving and accelerating forward on its own at low speed while braking or turning the wheel.
- Others report semi-autonomous driving features, including lane keep assist and emergency braking, disengaging or steering the car out of its lane without warning, leading to crashes.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle rolling backward on hills even with the brake pedal depressed, and one describes the parking mechanism disengaging and the car rolling into a sign.
- Owners also report the heating and ventilation system stopping abruptly in cold, humid weather, causing the windshield to fog and near-zero visibility.
- A structural complaint describes tailgate hinge alignment problems that keep the tailgate from closing properly.
2022 Kia EV6 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V431000Jul 2, 2026Electrical System8 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 24V867000Nov 18, 2024Electrical System62,872 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 24V200000Mar 14, 2024Electrical System48,232 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
2022 Kia EV6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 134 MPG
- Highway
- 100 MPG
- Combined
- 117 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other EV6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Kia EV6 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 EV6 ranks worst of the 4 model years with data, carrying a Complaint Index of 100 and a rank of 1 (worst). Its verdict relative to other EV6 years is Avoid.
- What problems does the 2022 Kia EV6 have?
- NHTSA lists 277 complaints for the 2022 EV6, with 79% involving the Electrical System, including ICCU charging failures. Fuel System (16%) and Transmission & Powertrain (15%) issues were also reported, along with 11 crashes and 1 death.
- Does the 2022 Kia EV6 have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 EV6, covering ICCU charging unit damage, a shifter control software error that could allow rollaway, and a high-voltage battery fire risk that requires parking outside.
- How does the 2022 EV6 compare to other years?
- The 2022 EV6 has a Complaint Index of 100 versus 33 for 2023, 67 for 2024, and 0 for 2025. The 2025 model year is rated Best, while 2022 is rated Avoid.