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2025 Kia EV6 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 EV6 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Kia EV6 has 53 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 0, and zero recalls, ranking as the Best year among the four EV6 model years with data. Its top issue area is the Electrical System at 74% of complaints.

Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
106
117 city / 95 hwy

Top 2025 Kia EV6 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System39 (74%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain13 (25%)
  3. Fuel System10 (19%)
  4. Engine7 (13%)
  5. Other7 (13%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (6%)
  7. Brakes2 (4%)
  8. Structure & Body2 (4%)
  9. Steering1 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failing and causing sudden loss of power or a dead 12-volt system while driving.
  • Some drivers describe the battery management system throwing a temperature sensor error that dealers left unresolved for extended periods.
  • Several complaints describe unexpected loss of drive power in traffic without warning, raising rear-end collision concerns.
  • One owner reported the car rolling in the wrong direction after selecting reverse, with the display falsely confirming reverse was engaged.
  • A driver described unintended acceleration while parking that resulted in a crash into a garage wall.
  • Another owner reported the rear door intermittently failing to open even when unlocked, raising concern about access to a child seat in an emergency.
2025 Kia EV6 complaints: complaints filed per month23Aug 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
85 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2026 (23).

2025 Kia EV6 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2025 Kia EV6 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
117 MPG
Highway
95 MPG
Combined
106 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.

2025 compared with other EV6 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good331374109
2024Caution67743109
2025Best0530106

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Kia EV6 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 EV6 ranks as the Best year among the four EV6 model years with data, with a complaint index of 0 and zero recalls.
What problems does the 2025 Kia EV6 have?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 EV6 concentrate on the Electrical System (74% of complaints), including ICCU failures, followed by Transmission & Powertrain issues (25%) such as sudden power loss.
Does the 2025 Kia EV6 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2025 Kia EV6, compared to four recalls each for the 2022 and 2023 model years.
How does the 2025 EV6 compare to other EV6 years?
The 2025 EV6 has 53 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of the four years with data, while 2022 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Kia EV6?
The 2025 EV6 is rated at 106 mpg combined (117 city / 95 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700 according to the EPA.

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.