2025 KIA EV6 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 KIA EV6
The 2025 KIA EV6 has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (18 complaints), Power Train (6 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 2025 KIA EV6
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 KIA EV6. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2025 KIA EV6
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 KIA EV6. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 them the service report, etc. Today, 2/19/2026 I received a formal Settlement Agreement and General Release to sign and accept. I am not signing it, as well as it fully releases Kia from any future issues, etc. outside of the warranty and whatever other details it claims. This will or should be the last for me to file. I had no idea they send me this kind of offer. As it is listed specifically as a "GOODWILL GESTURE" and they are not accepting fault or something like that. I attached inidividual pages, hopefully I can upload them as pdfs, we will see. If not I'll take quick pics and attach. thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 them the service report, etc. Today, 2/19/2026 I received a formal Settlement Agreement and General Release to sign and accept. I am not signing it, as well as it fully releases Kia from any future issues, etc. outside of the warranty and whatever other details it claims. This will or should be the last for me to file. I had no idea they send me this kind of offer. As it is listed specifically as a "GOODWILL GESTURE" and they are not accepting fault or something like that. I attached inidividual pages, hopefully I can upload them as pdfs, we will see. If not I'll take quick pics and attach. thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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 them the service report, etc. Today, 2/19/2026 I received a formal Settlement Agreement and General Release to sign and accept. I am not signing it, as well as it fully releases Kia from any future issues, etc. outside of the warranty and whatever other details it claims. This will or should be the last for me to file. I had no idea they send me this kind of offer. As it is listed specifically as a "GOODWILL GESTURE" and they are not accepting fault or something like that. I attached inidividual pages, hopefully I can upload them as pdfs, we will see. If not I'll take quick pics and attach. thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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, touching the driver handle did not unlock the car. The car is now at the dealership. They have confirmed failure of the HV fuse, ICCU failure, which also blew the 12 v battery. They have ordered the parts but it is currently on back order. The car could drive but after looking up this issue if the 12 v battery had drained it would have been inoperable.
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. Dealership service center confirmed that my ICCU part failed. The vehicle to my knowledge hasn't been viewed by anyone other than the dealership.
Safety Rating for the 2025 KIA EV6
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 KIA EV6 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 KIA EV6
Kia America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 KIA EV6. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_ELE410 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 3 WAY VALVE REPLACEMENT (CA2513) - This bulletin provides instructions for inspecting and replacing the High Voltage Battery Cooling System 3-Way Valve on certain 2025MY EV6 (CV1a) vehicles produced from August 21, 2024, through July 7, 2025, which may display an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and...
TSB_ELE408 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DCU REPLACEMENT (SA638) - This bulletin provides information to replace faulty Data Connectivity Units (DCUs) on certain 2026MY Sportage and 2025MY EV6 vehicles that may cause modem data to be missing on the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) head unit, resulting in Kia Connect failing...
SC343_TSB_R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: PDC LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND PRA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC PIB7700 (SC343) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Powernet Domain...
OTA_SC343 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR WARNING LIGHT (SC343) - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) logic of certain 2025 EV6 vehicles. This update is designed to reduce the unintended display of the EV battery warning light.
OTA_ELE396 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RELEASE NOTES: OVER-THE-AIR: SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR PLUG AND CHARGE ENHANCEMENT - This Over-the-Air (OTA) software update is designed to update the Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS) and Central Communication Unit (CCU) logic of certain 2025 EV6 vehicles. This update is designed to enable your vehicle to be Plug & Charge...
TSB_ELE396 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PLUG AND CHARGE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Central Communication Unit ‘CCU’ and Power Transfer Communication Module ‘PCM’ system software on certain 2025MY EV6 (CVa) vehicles produced from January 7, 2025 through August 20, 2025, and 2026MY EV9 (MVa) vehicles produced from...
SC343_OWNR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC343) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) with improved software to prevent damage to the pre-charge resistor in certain 2025 MY EV6 vehicles.
SC343_DP — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC343) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) with improved software to prevent damage to the pre-charge resistor in certain 2025 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured...
SC343_DPSM — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC343) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Power-net Domain Controller (PDC) with improved software to prevent damage to the pre-charge resistor in...
SC343_QA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC343) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC343.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 KIA EV6
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2026 KIA EV6 — 0 complaints
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