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2022 Kia EV6 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Engine-area complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, 8% of its 277 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 3,000 miles. No related recalls are listed in this data, though several owners reference the ICCU issue separately.

Engine complaints
23
8% of 277
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
3,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power and stalls, dropping to a maximum speed of around 20-28 mph while driving.
  • A 'Check electric vehicle system' or 'Stop vehicle and check power supply' warning appears on the dash right before power is cut.
  • Owners describe a loud thunk or clunking noise from the rear seat area or beneath the vehicle just before propulsion is lost.
  • Vehicle stalls or shuts down both while parked and while in motion, sometimes requiring a tow to the dealer.
  • Failures are linked by owners to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU), which some report failed again even after replacement.

When 2022 Kia EV6 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 16, 2022, latest Jul 28, 2026.

2022 Kia EV6 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2022May 2023Mar 2024Dec 2024May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Kia EV6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by EV6 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202223 (8%)
  2. 202322 (16%)
  3. 202410 (14%)
  4. 20257 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does the 2022 Kia EV6 have?
NHTSA lists 23 Engine-area complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, which is 8% of the 277 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Kia EV6 engine problems?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for this Engine problem area, though owner complaints reference the ICCU (charging control unit) as a recurring failure point.
At what mileage do 2022 Kia EV6 engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 3,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 23 Engine-area complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.