2023 Kia EV6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 EV6 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Kia EV6 ranks 3rd out of 4 model years with a complaint index of 33, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other EV6 years. It has 137 complaints, 4 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported, with Electrical System issues dominating at 76% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 137
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 109
- 120 city / 98 hwy
Top 2023 Kia EV6 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System104 (76%)
- Fuel System30 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain26 (19%)
- Engine22 (16%)
- Other17 (12%)
- Brakes6 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (1%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (1%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (1%)
What owners report
- Charging fails or aborts on Level 2 home chargers, sometimes tied to temperature or amperage settings.
- Motor inverter can fail while driving, cutting power unexpectedly on the road.
- One-pedal driving mode does not trigger brake lights unless the accelerator is fully released, giving no warning to following traffic.
- Speakers emit a sudden, extremely loud piercing sound shortly after startup, forcing drivers to pull over.
- Driving through slush or water can disable both motors for a period with no dashboard warning, cutting acceleration and regenerative braking.
- Battery pack issues at DC fast chargers have led to reduced range and vehicles needing repeat service visits.
2023 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.
2023 Kia EV6 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 120 MPG
- Highway
- 98 MPG
- Combined
- 109 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $700
- 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.
2023 compared with other EV6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Kia EV6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 137 complaints and a complaint index of 33 for the 2023 EV6, the second-lowest of the four model years with data, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other EV6 years.
- What problems does the 2023 Kia EV6 have?
- Electrical System issues make up 76% of complaints, mostly involving charging failures and the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). Fuel system (22%) and Transmission & Powertrain (19%) issues follow, with a median mileage at failure of 8,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Kia EV6 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 EV6, including two for the ICCU losing 12-volt charging ability, one for a possible drive shaft failure, and one for high-voltage battery cells that can lead to fire while parked or driving.
- How does the 2023 EV6 compare to other EV6 model years?
- The 2023 EV6 has a complaint index of 33, better than the 2022 (100, "Avoid") and 2024 (67, "Caution") model years, but worse than the 2025 model year, which has an index of 0 and a "Best" verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Kia EV6?
- EPA rates the 2023 EV6 at 109 MPGe combined (120 city, 98 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700.