2023 KIA EV6 Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2023 KIA EV6
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 KIA EV6. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
I want to disclose this is the 2nd time this has happened. I was on the highway when the system failed. Immediately and drastically forced my car down to 25mph on [XXX] going to Philadelphia in the far left lane with no warning. I had to make it across 3 rows of traffic and ride on the shoulder of the highway until I could find a safe place. One ruining the sport tires on the car and probably messing up suspension since these cars are very sensitive and the highway does have those perforated shoulders. While cars zip past me I am having to figure out how to pull over with no force. None of the functions were working. It was traumatizing. Especially to do it again after 6 months ago the same thing happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The EV-6 GT auto experienced a loud clunking grinding noise while steering 180 degrees when turning right and then left. The car skidded on the pavement this happened over a period of 3 months when the temperature was below freezing. After 2 service appointments Bridgewater NJ KIA dealership failed to diagnose the problem . On the 3rd visit they confirmed that the noise emanated from the summer performance tires that caused the tires to skid and caused the noise. Their solution was that storm tires would need to be replace the existing “summer tires”The existing tires are Good Year 255/40R 21. Not only that Good Year does not make snow tires of this size but when I first leased the car I was not told that the car would need snow tires to prevent skidding from snow or icy road conditions. There failure to notify car owners in the northeast...
Other 2023 KIA EV6 Problem Areas
Electrical System
69 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
18 complaints
Power Train
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringconnectorsplugsaccesory Power Outletjackportusbsaecigarette Lighter
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint