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Kia EV6

Kia's dedicated high-performance electric crossover built on the 800V E-GMP platform. Features ultra-fast 18-minute DC charging, up to 310 miles of EPA electric range, and up to 576 horsepower in the supercar-slaying GT variant.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Kia EV6 is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 225 to 576 horsepower, achieving up to 117 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with RWD and AWD drivetrain systems across 1 generation, the model holds 4 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Kia EV6 SUV2022 Spec

Years

2022 - present

Power

225 - 576 hp

Best MPG

117 MPG

2022 Recalls

4 campaigns

Complaints

279 filed

01At a glance

Kia EV6 by the numbers

TopicKia EV6Detail
Power range225 - 576 hp3 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy79 - 117 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Recalls (2022)4Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2022)279ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel typesElectricRWD, AWD drivetrains
Generations indexed1Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4680 x 1880 x 1550 mmL x W x H, 2900 mm wheelbase

03Active safety

2022 Kia EV6 open recalls

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

22V322000

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

Fix: Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

24V200000

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.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

24V867000

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.

Fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

26V431000

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.

Fix: 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.

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Kia EV6: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Kia EV6 have?

The 2022 Kia EV6 has 4 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Kia EV6 get?

Across verified powertrains, the EV6 achieves 79 to 117 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Kia EV6 have?

Power ranges from 225 hp to 576 hp across 3 verified powertrains, spanning Electric fuel types.

What are common Kia EV6 problems?

NHTSA has 279 owner complaints on file for the 2022 model year, most frequently involving ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 11 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Kia EV6 have?

We index 1 verified generation with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2022 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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