2024 Kia EV6 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Kia EV6 has 74 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 33, and 3 recalls, ranking 3rd worst of 4 model years. Its verdict is Caution, capped because of a park-outside recall despite a moderate complaint index.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #3 of 4 EV6 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 74
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 109
- 120 city / 98 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2024 Kia EV6 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System53 (72%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (22%)
- Fuel System15 (20%)
- Other12 (16%)
- Engine10 (14%)
- Brakes5 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (7%)
- Steering3 (4%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of drive power tied to the Integrated Charging Control Unit, sometimes with a popping sound and a "Check electric vehicle system" warning.
- Some vehicles enter a stuck "zombie" mode where the electrical accessories work but the car will not leave park or neutral, and the electronic parking brake can engage and prevent towing.
- Brakes reportedly failed to respond after a car wash or during low-speed maneuvering, in one case leading to unintended acceleration through a stopped intersection.
- Collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking systems are reported to activate without cause or fail to engage when needed, including a case where the system did not stop the car before hitting a parked vehicle.
- One owner reported repeated 12-volt battery failures requiring jump-starts along with a persistent check engine light.
- Under normal driving mode, one owner reported the vehicle continued accelerating briefly after the accelerator pedal was released.
2024 Kia EV6 recalls
3 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.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other EV6 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia EV6 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 74 complaints for the 2024 EV6, giving it a complaint index of 33, which ranks 3rd worst among the 4 model years with data. It carries a Caution verdict relative to other EV6 years.
- Why does the 2024 Kia EV6 have a Caution verdict instead of Good?
- The verdict is capped to Caution because of a park-outside recall for the high voltage battery, even though the complaint index of 33 on its own would suggest lower risk.
- Does the 2024 Kia EV6 have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 EV6: a park-outside battery fire recall and two separate Integrated Charging Control Unit recalls that can cause loss of drive power.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Kia EV6?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 53 of 74 complaints, or 72% of all reports for this year.
- How does the 2024 EV6 compare to the 2022 and 2025 EV6?
- The 2022 EV6 has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, the 2023 EV6 has an index of 67 and Caution, and the 2025 EV6 has an index of 0 and a Best verdict, making 2024 riskier than 2025 but less risky than 2022 or 2023.