2025 KIA EV6

0 recalls — 58 complaints — 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

58 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
POWER TRAIN10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
ENGINE4
SERVICE BRAKES1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
ICCU failure. Car lost power while driving. I heard a "pop" sound and then the car displayed a warning light moments before losing power. Car was towed to the dealership where they diagnosed and replaced the ICCU and a fuse. This is a known problem since the 2022 model year and seems to be a ve... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 18, 2026
Incident date: Mar 4, 2026
ICCU failure. Car lost power while driving. I heard a "pop" sound and then the car displayed a warning light moments before losing power. Car was towed to the dealership where they diagnosed and replaced the ICCU and a fuse. This is a known problem since the 2022 model year and seems to be a ve... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Feb 17, 2026
The ICCU unit failed and the car first slowed and then stopped. I was able to pull off the road at an intersection. A tow truck had to jump charge the battery to allow the car to be shifted into neutral in order to pull it onto the tow truck.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 18, 2026
The battery had an electrical system failure warning after 5900 miles and has been in the shop for over a month.
VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 13, 2026
Incident date: Mar 12, 2026
Windshield cracking on new Kia EV6 with only 2700 miles. Was 53 degrees outside so no defroster excuse. Seems to be a stress crack and looking online in KIA EV6 Forums, I've noticed it is not a one-off problem as many owners have had to deal with this.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Mar 9, 2026
I was driving my car and the stop immediately and check battery sign came on. I had to have my car towed to the dealership. I read that the ev6 have ICCU problems and commonly need to be replaced. The car lost all acceleration and power and eventually stopped moving all together.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
ICCU failure within three (3) days of buying vehicle. Only 300 miles on it. Failed to charge with known working Level 1 charger on day 1, successfully charged with Level 3 charger on day 2, and then failed to charge at same Level 3 charger on day 3. Simply connecting the Level 3 charger on day 3 had... Read more
ENGINE Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
ICCU failure within three (3) days of buying vehicle. Only 300 miles on it. Failed to charge with known working Level 1 charger on day 1, successfully charged with Level 3 charger on day 2, and then failed to charge at same Level 3 charger on day 3. Simply connecting the Level 3 charger on day 3 had... Read more
POWER TRAIN Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 28, 2026
ICCU failure within three (3) days of buying vehicle. Only 300 miles on it. Failed to charge with known working Level 1 charger on day 1, successfully charged with Level 3 charger on day 2, and then failed to charge at same Level 3 charger on day 3. Simply connecting the Level 3 charger on day 3 had... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
Car has an NACS charger port, and is advertised by KIA as compatible with Tesla Superchargers and home chargers. The car will not charge at a supercharger nor at home using a Tesla charge cord that works with a Tesla Model 3.
POWER TRAIN Mar 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
When shifting from reverse to drive there was a loud pop towards the back up the car. A check electrical system warning popped up, and then eventually a Check Power Supply stop now warning came up. The vehicle would not go above 26MPH and had to be stopped in a parking lot to be towed to the dealer... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 11, 2026
When shifting from reverse to drive there was a loud pop towards the back up the car. A check electrical system warning popped up, and then eventually a Check Power Supply stop now warning came up. The vehicle would not go above 26MPH and had to be stopped in a parking lot to be towed to the dealer... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 27, 2026
ICCU failure. Pulled out of driveway, heard a pop, received warning to pull over and check vehicle power. Car had to be towed to dealership but they are experiencing so many of these failures that they are extremely backed up on even being able to check out the car.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The ICCU unit failed. Limited speed and no charging capabilities. The Dealer has been informed and an appointment has been made 3 weeks out as they are too busy. The ICCU has not been inspected yet. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the problem started. After a loud POP or bang in the rea... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The ICCU unit failed. Limited speed and no charging capabilities. The Dealer has been informed and an appointment has been made 3 weeks out as they are too busy. The ICCU has not been inspected yet. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the problem started. After a loud POP or bang in the rea... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 24, 2026
The ICCU unit failed. Limited speed and no charging capabilities. The Dealer has been informed and an appointment has been made 3 weeks out as they are too busy. The ICCU has not been inspected yet. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the problem started. After a loud POP or bang in the rea... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
ICCU failure
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 23, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
ICCU failure
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
initially filed XXX (1/2/2026) 2nd (additional info) filed XXX (2/10/2026 3rd (3 page service report) XXX (2/11/2026) Vehicle is registered to Christopher Rojik, however it is my car that I drive, etc. today I am filing this for you folks that since I filed the complaint with Kia Corp. and sent t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
initially filed XXX (1/2/2026) 2nd (additional info) filed XXX (2/10/2026 3rd (3 page service report) XXX (2/11/2026) Vehicle is registered to Christopher Rojik, however it is my car that I drive, etc. today I am filing this for you folks that since I filed the complaint with Kia Corp. and sent t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 19, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
initially filed XXX (1/2/2026) 2nd (additional info) filed XXX (2/10/2026 3rd (3 page service report) XXX (2/11/2026) Vehicle is registered to Christopher Rojik, however it is my car that I drive, etc. today I am filing this for you folks that since I filed the complaint with Kia Corp. and sent t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 16, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
I was reversing my car in the parking lot and I heard a pop. Immediately I had a check electrical system warning. Preceding this the car was doing things which may have implied issues with the 12 V battery. Occasionally walking up to the car would not automatically open the car. Or other times, touc... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Dec 28, 2025
Started my car while I was out and heard a pop sound. Warning message appeared saying "check electrical vehicle system". I was able to drive but when getting onto the freeway, I started to lose acceleration and go into limp mode. I pulled over on the freeway and had to get car towed to dealership. D... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
initial filed #11708370 (1/2/2026) 2nd filed #11717025 (2/10/26) Yesterday afternoon (2/10/26), I was told by Jim Shorkey Kia Wexford PA that no error codes are on the EV6, it is ready for pick up. Before I received this call, there was a software update done on the EV6 (see service records) I attac... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
initial filed #11708370 (1/2/2026) 2nd filed #11717025 (2/10/26) Yesterday afternoon (2/10/26), I was told by Jim Shorkey Kia Wexford PA that no error codes are on the EV6, it is ready for pick up. Before I received this call, there was a software update done on the EV6 (see service records) I attac... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
I charged overnight at work. When leaving I heard a loud pop and the check EV system light came one. The vehicle would no longer drive over 40mph. I made it a mile and it dropped to 20mph. The dealership has had my car for over a week. From research it seems to be the ICCU as many others have had pr... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
prior case 11708370 filed 1/2/2026 spoke with [XXX] 1/22/2026. Friday 2/6/2026 Shorkey Kia Wexford calls and tells me my EV6 is fixed I can pick it up. I go into the Kia App and still have the same 3 codes as before; P056216 VCU, C160404 FR_Radar, and C28B186 ADAS_DRV. I tell them later that day w... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
prior case 11708370 filed 1/2/2026 spoke with [XXX] 1/22/2026. Friday 2/6/2026 Shorkey Kia Wexford calls and tells me my EV6 is fixed I can pick it up. I go into the Kia App and still have the same 3 codes as before; P056216 VCU, C160404 FR_Radar, and C28B186 ADAS_DRV. I tell them later that day w... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 10, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
prior case 11708370 filed 1/2/2026 spoke with [XXX] 1/22/2026. Friday 2/6/2026 Shorkey Kia Wexford calls and tells me my EV6 is fixed I can pick it up. I go into the Kia App and still have the same 3 codes as before; P056216 VCU, C160404 FR_Radar, and C28B186 ADAS_DRV. I tell them later that day w... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
11/28/25 on freeway car lost power and would only go 25mph and warning light came on. After short distance full power came back. 12/14/25 earliest appt with dealer and could not find problem. 01/09/26 Lost power and took car to dealer. Dealer said bad battery and they replaced battery. 1/20/25 ... Read more
ENGINE Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I have experienced a ICCU failure at 7200 miles on my 2025 EV6 GT Line. This failure is a safety hazard as it will quickly disable the vehicle and strand the occupants wherever they be at the time of failure. (highway, back roads, day or night). There are warning lights when this occurs, but there ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I have experienced a ICCU failure at 7200 miles on my 2025 EV6 GT Line. This failure is a safety hazard as it will quickly disable the vehicle and strand the occupants wherever they be at the time of failure. (highway, back roads, day or night). There are warning lights when this occurs, but there ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2026
I have experienced a ICCU failure at 7200 miles on my 2025 EV6 GT Line. This failure is a safety hazard as it will quickly disable the vehicle and strand the occupants wherever they be at the time of failure. (highway, back roads, day or night). There are warning lights when this occurs, but there ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 7, 2026
Incident date: Feb 7, 2026
ICCU failure at 3889 miles not charging and 12v battery failure
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 6, 2026
Incident date: Feb 3, 2026
Failure to charge properly on both alternating current and direct current platforms. Trips electrical breakers at residence while charging at home on AC current. The vehicle will only DC fast charge for a few minutes before charge session is prematurely terminated. I have been told by the KIA that i... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 2, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
Was driving around 45mph when I heard a pop noise, like an over pressurized soda bottle popped open. Moments later car abruptly dropped to under 35mph and reported errors and to check battery system. Brought it into dealer and they confirmed my ICCU failed and had to be replaced.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 22, 2026
While driving on a busy road at night, my vehicle displayed battery warning lights and went into "limp mode" which slowed me down to 25 mph before stopping completely. I was then stranded until a tow truck could be dispatched. The Kia dealer told me that the issue was an ICCU (integrated charging ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 20, 2026
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
Was driving home lost all power. Caution lights came on. The ICCU, relay switch, 2 fuses. went bad. It took 9 weeks for KIA to fix, no compensation.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
Erratic behavior before pulling out of parking lot: STOP vehicle check power, check 12V battery Stop safely engage parking brake. All dash lights started flashing, going black, power couldn’t be maintained, thankfully not on highway yet. Complete car failure, had to have 2025 EV6 jumped 4 times, b... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
Erratic behavior before pulling out of parking lot: STOP vehicle check power, check 12V battery Stop safely engage parking brake. All dash lights started flashing, going black, power couldn’t be maintained, thankfully not on highway yet. Complete car failure, had to have 2025 EV6 jumped 4 times, b... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 31, 2025
Erratic behavior before pulling out of parking lot: STOP vehicle check power, check 12V battery Stop safely engage parking brake. All dash lights started flashing, going black, power couldn’t be maintained, thankfully not on highway yet. Complete car failure, had to have 2025 EV6 jumped 4 times, b... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
After 2474 miles, the vehicle Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed in my 2025 Kia EV6 making the vehicle undrivable so it had to be towed to the Kia dealer. The ICCU was replaced under warranty. The failure of the ICCU in Kia, Hyundai and Genesis electric vehicles is fairly common and the... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
I was driving on the highway when I heard a pop like a loud fuse sound from the back seat area. Suddenly the car dropped 15 mph from 70 mph to 55 mph and the battery and electrical system warning lights came on and the vehicle said check electrical system. I was able to continue with my hazard light... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
I was driving on the highway when I heard a pop like a loud fuse sound from the back seat area. Suddenly the car dropped 15 mph from 70 mph to 55 mph and the battery and electrical system warning lights came on and the vehicle said check electrical system. I was able to continue with my hazard light... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 22, 2025
After 2474 miles, the vehicle Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failed in my 2025 Kia EV6 making the vehicle undrivable so it had to be towed to the Kia dealer. The ICCU was replaced under warranty. The failure of the ICCU in Kia, Hyundai and Genesis electric vehicles is fairly common and the... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Nov 18, 2025
The rear door of my KIA EV6 intermittently fails to open even when the vehicle is unlocked. The issue has been recorded on video and reported to an authorized KIA dealer, but it has not been repaired. A child safety seat is installed in the rear seat, and this defect creates a serious safety risk i... Read more
ENGINE Dec 6, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
Driving down local (residential) roads, the ICCU died; towed to dealership 12/3/2025. All 12 volt electrical was inoperable. So no hazard lights, no shift to neutral, no locking the doors. It was towed to the dealer. ICCU is now being ordered. The Master Warning light and 12V battery warning light ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 6, 2025
Incident date: Dec 3, 2025
Driving down local (residential) roads, the ICCU died; towed to dealership 12/3/2025. All 12 volt electrical was inoperable. So no hazard lights, no shift to neutral, no locking the doors. It was towed to the dealer. ICCU is now being ordered. The Master Warning light and 12V battery warning light ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Nov 12, 2025
On 2025-11-12, my car got BMS error P1B9700. On 2025-11-13, I took the car to local Kia dealer. The error is for battery temperature sensor. After 1 week, thst sensor have not been replaced nor any other numerous minor electrical defects were fixed. My car was just parked in dealer lot the whole... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 26, 2025
Incident date: Sep 26, 2025
Issue Description: When parking facing downhill, I put the car in reverse but the car rolls forward. Feels like the car is either in drive or neutral. Concern is intermittent, and I confirmed each time it happens, gear selector is in reverse. When trying to re-engage reverse, the display shows "gea... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2025 KIA EV6

2025 Kia EV6 SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 8.2%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — KIA EV6

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE23012 Opened: Jul 3, 2023 — Closed: Apr 17, 2024
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2022
Loss of Motive Power
On July 3, 2023, the Office of Defect Investigation (ODI) opened PE23012 to investigate allegations of loss of motor power on model year (MY) 2022 Kia EV6 vehicles. Some consumers reported loss of motor power immediately after warning lamp illumination or reduction of motive power while the vehicle ... Read more

KIA EV6 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA EV6 across all model years (2022–2024).

12 Total Recalls
736 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
35 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

KIA EV6 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2025 (current) 0 58
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