NHTSA Campaign 22V322000

PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported May 11, 2022 · 9,014 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA EV6 2022 9,014

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V322000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.