The 2023 Kia EV6 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 112,347 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
POWER TRAIN24V0570002024-01-311,243 affected
Defect
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
97
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
29
2crashes
POWER TRAIN
24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
15
ENGINE
13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
SERVICE BRAKES
6
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
WHEELS
2
Total complaints204
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Iccu failed and replaced under warranty”
“Iccu failure with kia ev6. Unreal that this car has not had a recall yet. It is totally unacceptable that this car can at any time fail. Car will not start and shut down while I was driving. Luckily I was beginning to park when it happened”
“Iccu failure with kia ev6. Unreal that this car has not had a recall yet. It is totally unacceptable that this car can at any time fail. Car will not start and shut down while I was driving. Luckily I was beginning to park when it happened”
“Iccu failure, a well known issue with these cars.”
“Iccu failure, a well known issue with these cars.”
“Iccu failure, a well known issue with these cars.”
“The iccu unit failed. The message "check electrical system" appeared on the instrument cluster. Low-voltage battery voltage was 12.0v and vehicle speed was limited to 60 mph. Maximum speed was gradually reduced to 30 mph over a period of 40 minutes (voltage was 11.5 v) with minimal 12v loads. I…”
“The iccu unit failed. The message "check electrical system" appeared on the instrument cluster. Low-voltage battery voltage was 12.0v and vehicle speed was limited to 60 mph. Maximum speed was gradually reduced to 30 mph over a period of 40 minutes (voltage was 11.5 v) with minimal 12v loads. I…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Kia EV6 as of
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