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Kia EV6 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every EV6 from 2022 to 2025: 544 owner complaints and 11 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (278), 2023 (137), 2024 (76). Best fuel economy: 117 mpg combined (2024).

Kia EV6
Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical407
Fuel & propulsion98
Transmission & drivetrain96
Other / unknown68
Engine40
Brakes26
Speed control / throttle24
Forward collision avoidance22

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20224278117
20234137117
2024376117
2025053115

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Kia EV6?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (278), 2023 (137), 2024 (76).

How many recalls has the Kia EV6 had?

Across 2022–2025, NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).