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2024 Kia EV6 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Kia EV6, making up 22% of all 74 complaints filed for the year. Most describe sudden loss of drive power or limp mode tied to the ICCU (Integrated Charging and Control Unit), with one injury reported and no listed recalls for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
16
22% of 74
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses drive power or drops into limp mode while underway, sometimes at highway speed.
  • A failed ICCU (Integrated Charging and Control Unit) triggers a popping sound, dash warning lights, and reduced maximum speed as low as 10-25 mph.
  • Some vehicles become stuck in park or neutral and cannot be shifted or towed after the electrical system throws a fault.
  • Owners report the electronic parking brake engaging on its own, preventing the car from being moved or towed.
  • A low 12-volt battery warning appears and the vehicle stalls, requiring a jump or roadside assistance to restart.
  • Several owners say the ICCU was replaced under service but the same failure recurred afterward.

When 2024 Kia EV6 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2024, latest Apr 27, 2026.

2024 Kia EV6 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2024Nov 2024Apr 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Apr 2026; peak Feb 2026 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 Kia EV6

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by EV6 model year

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

  1. 202241 (15%)
  2. 202326 (19%)
  3. 202416 (22%)
  4. 202513 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common transmission or powertrain problem on the 2024 Kia EV6?
The most reported pattern is ICCU (Integrated Charging and Control Unit) failure, which causes sudden loss of drive power, limp mode, or the vehicle getting stuck in park or neutral.
How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2024 EV6 have?
NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 EV6, which is 22% of the 74 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Kia EV6 ICCU issue?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category, though sample complaints reference prior NHTSA campaigns already serviced on some vehicles.
Has anyone been hurt by the 2024 EV6 powertrain problem?
NHTSA data shows 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 EV6.
Does this issue happen at low mileage?
Exact mileage at failure is not available for this component, but one sample complaint noted the issue occurring at 13,165 miles.

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.