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2022 Kia EV6 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, 6% of that year's 277 total complaints. Five crashes were reported and no related recalls exist. Median mileage at failure is 65,300.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
16
6% of 277
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
65,300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Semi Autonomous Driving with lane keep, emergency braking, and blind spot warning active reportedly failed together, letting the vehicle swerve out of its lane into an adjacent vehicle.
  • Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking reportedly trigger with no vehicle ahead, activating hard braking at speeds owners describe as anywhere from 35 mph to 60 mph.
  • Owners report a failed audio amplifier that silences audible safety chimes and warning alerts while the underlying safety systems keep running.
  • Some owners describe sudden unexpected acceleration while parking, resulting in the vehicle jumping a curb or striking a fixed object.
  • Lane Assist and Smart Cruise reportedly disable themselves and display a persistent 'Check Lane Assist' warning that can last more than 20 days before clearing.
  • One owner reported an electrical/MCU malfunction that disabled LKAS, collision avoidance, and lane keeping simultaneously while limiting top speed to about 60 mph.

When 2022 Kia EV6 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 18, 2022, latest Mar 27, 2026.

2022 Kia EV6 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2022Jun 2023Oct 2023Feb 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2022 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Kia EV6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by EV6 model year

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

  1. 202216 (6%)
  2. 20231 (1%)
  3. 20245 (7%)
  4. 20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2022 Kia EV6 have?
NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2022 Kia EV6, which is 6% of the 277 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any recalls tied to the 2022 Kia EV6's collision avoidance system?
No. The data shows no related recalls for this problem area on the 2022 Kia EV6.
Did these collision avoidance issues cause any crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes associated with the 16 complaints filed in this area, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do these problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 65,300 miles.
Is the 2022 EV6 worse than other years for this problem?
The 2022 model year shows a 6% share of complaints in this area, compared to 1% in 2023, 7% in 2024, and 6% in 2025, so 2022 and 2024 stand out relative to other EV6 years.

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.