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2023 Kia EV6 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Kia EV6, making up 22% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year. There are 2 crashes tied to this component, no fires, and no injuries, and no related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints
30
22% of 137
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of propulsion and disabled regenerative braking after driving through slush or snow, with no warning lights before or after the event.
  • Some describe the rear motor inverter failing while driving, cutting power and forcing the car to coast to the roadside.
  • Several report a 'power is limited' warning appearing at highway speeds once the battery charge drops to a certain level, followed by a loss of power.
  • A recurring pattern involves 'Check Electric Vehicle System' and 'Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply' warnings, followed by turtle/limp mode and then complete shutdown within a couple of minutes.
  • Owners describe hearing a popping sound from the rear of the cabin just before the vehicle loses all propulsion.

When 2023 Kia EV6 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2023, latest Sep 20, 2026.

2023 Kia EV6 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2023Feb 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Sep 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2026 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 Kia EV6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by EV6 model year

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

  1. 202243 (16%)
  2. 202330 (22%)
  3. 202415 (20%)
  4. 202510 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Kia EV6 owners reported Fuel System problems?
NHTSA lists 30 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Kia EV6, which is 22% of the 137 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Kia EV6 fuel/power system?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2023 EV6.
Did the 2023 Kia EV6 fuel system problems cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries tied to Fuel System complaints for the 2023 EV6.
How does 2023 compare to other EV6 model years for this issue?
The 2023 EV6 had 30 Fuel System complaints (22% share), compared to 43 complaints (16% share) in 2022, 15 complaints (20% share) in 2024, and 10 complaints (19% share) in 2025.
What do owners describe happening with the 2023 EV6 power system?
Owners describe sudden loss of propulsion, dashboard warnings like 'Check Electric Vehicle System,' turtle/limp mode, and complete shutdowns, sometimes while driving on highways or through snow.

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.