Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 275 complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

275

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V3220002022-11-05

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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24V2000002024-14-03

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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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24V8670002024-18-11

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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

View all 4 recalls

26V4310002026-02-07

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.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 275 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2022 Kia EV6. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System120

02Power Train,electrical System17

03Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System16

04Unknown Or Other15

05Power Train,electrical System,fuel/propulsion System11

275 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia EV6 Fuel Economy

105–117mpg combined

116-136city

94-101hwy

$650-$700/yr

The 2022 Kia EV6 delivers 105 to 117 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

EV6 RWD (Long Range) - Automatic (A1)

117mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

134 city101 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

EV6 RWD (Standard Range) - Automatic (A1)

117mpg

Rear-Wheel DriveEV

136 city100 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

EV6 AWD (Long Range) - Automatic (A1)

105mpg

All-Wheel DriveEV

116 city94 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia EV6

27States

46%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 26%, with options spread across 27 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

68026%

WAWashington

31512%

TXTexas

2028%

OROregon

1717%

AZArizona

1164%

FLFlorida

1104%

ILIllinois

893%

DCWashington DC

873%

COColorado

803%

NCNorth Carolina

783%

MDMaryland

723%

NV53

PAPennsylvania

462%

NHNew Hampshire

412%

GAGeorgia

412%

MN39

UT38

DE36

MA36

MO34

WY32

OH28

NJ23

TN21

NY19

MI14

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Kia EV6 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Kia EV6 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2022 Kia EV6. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia EV6?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia EV6. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia EV6?

You'll get between 105 and 117 MPG combined from the 2022 Kia EV6, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia EV6?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 275 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.