2022 Kia EV6 Electrical System Problems
The Electrical System is the top complaint area for the 2022 Kia EV6, with 218 complaints out of 277 total (79%). NHTSA lists four crashes, one injury, and three related recalls, mostly tied to the ICCU and battery cells. Median mileage at failure was 14,015.
- Electrical System complaints
- 218
- 79% of 277
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 14,015 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Amplifier failures cause the audio system, chimes, and warning sounds to stop working, sometimes with backordered replacement parts.
- The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) fails and stops charging the 12-volt battery, leaving the vehicle unable to drive or, in some cases, stuck at a dealer for months.
- The 12-volt battery discharges without warning, disabling door locks, hazard lights, headlights, and air conditioning until the driver tries to restart the car.
- Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration while braking or turning at low speed in a parking lot.
- Headlights are described as too dim for safe night driving, with poor illumination noted even in the vehicle's own driver-assist safety rating.
- Rear brake lights fail to illuminate during strong regenerative braking or one-pedal deceleration, raising rear-end collision risk.
When 2022 Kia EV6 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 4, 2022, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Kia EV6
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by EV6 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Kia EV6 have?
- NHTSA lists 218 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, which is 79% of its 277 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia EV6 electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 26V431000 for high-voltage battery cells with a fire risk, and campaigns 24V867000 and 24V200000 for a faulty Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) that can stop 12-volt charging and cause loss of drive power.
- What mileage do electrical problems tend to show up at?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Kia EV6 is 14,015 miles.
- Have there been any fires or injuries linked to this?
- NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 1 injury tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Kia EV6, with 0 fires reported in the complaint data, though a separate recall (26V431000) cites a battery fire risk.
- Does the electrical complaint rate improve in later EV6 model years?
- Yes, the share of complaints tied to the Electrical System drops from 79% in 2022 to 76% in 2023, 72% in 2024, and 74% in 2025.