10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,899 miles

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problem #95

Jan 122025

EV6

  • miles
This is related to the NHTSA Recall Number24V867. We recently received this notice (a few weeks ago) and were planning to get it taken in. However, before we were able to do so it died with ZERO warning and simply wouldn't start. Had it towed to a dealer, who ignored that there is a recall, said the problem was the 12V battery being dead, and asked for $500 to replace the 12V battery... which was clearly damaged by the defective Kia charging system. So our complaint is two parts: i) allegedly the system would at least warn before dying (it didn't). and ii) in the process of being defective, it damaged other components and Kia is trying to not repair those claiming they're not under warranty. That is, frankly, crap.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #94

Jan 142025

EV6

  • miles
I was about to drive to work and was still in the local area when suddenly a message popped up saying: "check electrical system" and "drive speed reduction", not allowing me to drive more than 10 mi/hr, but only about 30 seconds later a warning sound popped up and kept making noise. It was very dangerous for me. I had to pull over and call a tow truck via the Kia app (luckily the Kia app was still valid until 1/15/2025). At the time I reported, the car was at the dealer and there was no response from the dealer.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #93

Jan 022025

EV6

  • miles
12 Battery discharging And not recharging while off Charges only when turned on But all other functions as with air conditioning/ heater and alarms workwhile turned off the main battery But battery which runs all functions k n dose not charge it's self and degrades over time. 24v200 recall Ref #sc302 This recall supersedes 24v200. Battery died again after 30 days.voltage went down to 12 volts as normal would be ed 12.8 if working properly This is the 4 th time battery has demishied. Battery was replaced. 1, but still dose no g work properly. Have had two recalls that are not on your list. Of problems but I have received from Kia. Check added info. Also if power goes off on the 12 volt car will stop working It's happened twice with this vehicle. Was buy Kia access tow service. I added a cord so I could monitor the off voltage which was isolated to monitor the voltage as there is no way else to do it. When needed to check 12 volt system. I have 9860 mile a on this vehicle. Owned since 2022 march.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #92

Jan 022025

EV6

  • miles
12 Battery discharging And not recharging while off Charges only when turned on But all other functions as with air conditioning/ heater and alarms workwhile turned off the main battery But battery which runs all functions k n dose not charge it's self and degrades over time. 24v200 recall Ref #sc302 This recall supersedes 24v200. Battery died again after 30 days.voltage went down to 12 volts as normal would be ed 12.8 if working properly This is the 4 th time battery has demishied. Battery was replaced. 1, but still dose no g work properly. Have had two recalls that are not on your list. Of problems but I have received from Kia. Check added info. Also if power goes off on the 12 volt car will stop working It's happened twice with this vehicle. Was buy Kia access tow service. I added a cord so I could monitor the off voltage which was isolated to monitor the voltage as there is no way else to do it. When needed to check 12 volt system. I have 9860 mile a on this vehicle. Owned since 2022 march.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #91

Dec 272024

EV6

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V867000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V867000 (Electrical System). The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #90

Nov 262024

EV6

  • miles
The defogger system. The car window-??s suddenly fog up while driving and not adjusting the system. Theres no warning the windows start fogging up. I adjust to just front defrost on high and it takes 10 to 15 seconds to clear the windows good enough to see clearly. I took it to the dealership and was told nothing was detected. Mechanic told me he turned it up to 85, my cars high setting is 82, and tested the air temperature stating it was up to 105?. This just started after the latest recall was completed by the dealership. I-??ve attached pictures of the windows fogged up while the system was on auto. This had happened 3 times since the first incident with the system off auto as well.

- Olympia , WA, USA

problem #89

Nov 262024

EV6

  • miles
The driver cluster in front of steering wheel constantly goes from blank to partial screen to proper driver display. I have video of this happening. The speed, turns signals, odometer and blind spot information cannot be seen during the blank and partial screen. The dealer has replicated the problem. I-??m out of warranty so replacement will cost $8500. There were no issues up to the point where it failed.

- Chicago , IL, USA

problem #88

Dec 092024

EV6

  • miles
I purchased my car 08/08/2022, my car stopped charging by June 2023. I took it to the shop and was told, it was my charger. In August of 2023, I was told it was the ICCU. From 06/2023-12/07/2024, I had a total of 9 recalls on this car. Kia did not notify me at all for any recall with the exception of the second one that occurred in December of 2024 (the 9th recall). Some of the recalls I found online when my car failed to charge, one my insurance company notified me of and others I found out when I had other issues with my car.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #87

Sep 192024

EV6

  • miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, the contact waited for a while, and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown service vehicle warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was returned to the owner and returned to the dealer approximately 12 times. The vehicle had been taken to another dealer, Executive Kia (1164 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492) who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the battery had failed and there was battery acid accumulated on and around the battery. The battery acid was cleaned but the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Roxbury, CT, USA

problem #86

Nov 162024

EV6

  • miles
While braking in parking lot with low speed and turning the steering wheel, all of sudden the vehicle reving up by itself and then accelerate forward uncontrollably.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #85

Oct 162024

EV6

  • miles
EV6 12v Battery isn't being maintained by the system and has failed and needed replacement. ICCU has been inspected under the recall but not replaced. The 12v battery is out of 36k mile warranty and has to be replaced out of pocket, when early failure is likely due to keeping the battery in an undercharged state.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #84

Dec 192023

EV6

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V200000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that a battery message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, but the diagnostic result was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired on three separate occasions: however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that approximately 15 hours were needed to fully charge the battery. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Roxbury, CT, USA

problem #83

Sep 042024

EV6

  • miles
The ev6 12 volt battery is not being charged by the main battery. It was recalled for overheating and not charging. I took it in and it was supposedly fixed. Took about three weeks. It happened again and I didn-??t have my car for three weeks. I am now on my third time where the small battery is not charging and we were almost stranded.

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #82

Aug 082024

EV6

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a message was displayed "Stop the car, check electrical system" and the vehicle experienced a loss in motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at a local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V200000 (Electrical System); however, after one day, a message was displayed "Stop the car, check the electric system". The vehicle was towed back to the same local dealer for repair; however, the contact was advised that the recall repair might have damaged the vehicle and the contact would have to seek further repairs at another local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired due to the costs of the repairs and towing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #81

May 012024

EV6

  • miles
Originally this 2022 Kia EV6 on the dashboard was showing 225-230 miles at 100% charge. Then the dashboard charge at 100% showed only 180 miles. I got the Recall Notice about this matter, took it in to the Kia dealer. They did a software download and then the dashboard charge at 100% showed 195 miles. I took it back and Kia did another software download, then the dashboard charge at 100% showed 205 miles. Kia declared my EV6 was fixed. I have driven it only 10,000 miles !!!! The software download did NOT fix the problem because it is still not showing the pre-software problem charge at 225 miles. This is a 10% loss of range

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #80

Jun 252024

EV6

  • miles
Closest Kia dealership Jim Marah Kia refuses to do recall on my vehicles. KIA corp refuses to tow vehicle to next nearest KIA dealership which is Findlay KIA. Claims warranty says -?? nearest -??, which is Jim Marsh who refuses to do maintenance.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #79

Aug 212023

EV6

  • 2,050 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the local dealer was contacted for assistance and a technician arrived at the location and recharged the battery; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V200000 (Electrical System); however, the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,050. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chowchilla, CA, USA

problem #78

May 262024

EV6

  • miles
The 12v battery in my vehicle failed due to the known ICCU issue. The dealership has the battery and has since replaced it. I do not know if they keep it for their records or not. My family's safety was put at risk due to the unpredictable timing of the failure, we were parked (thankfully) but there was a massive thunderstorm headed our way and we had to hunker down while waiting for a tow truck and a ride. This issue has been reproduced & confirmed by dealerships and other EV6 users (check [XXX]). The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership but no others at this time. There was no warning that the battery was about to fail, we were out at a park for the day and got in at the end when we tried to turn on the vehicle - it gave us an error "12v battery critically low" and then turned off. Kia has issued a recall for the ICCU, but not covered under this recall is the 12v battery which the ICCU causes to fail early. A bad ICCU (Integrated Current Control Unit) can decrease the lifespan of a 12V battery in several ways: Improper Charging Voltage, Inconsistent Current Flow, Battery Drain, Heat Generation, & Inaccurate State of Charge Monitoring. Kia is fixing the cause of a battery failure but not the battery itself. Thankfully we were parked when the battery failed (no longer will hold a charge) but this is a huge risk and should also be covered in this recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Ada, MI, USA

problem #77

May 172024

EV6

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly to 25 MPH. The message " Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply" was displayed. The contact attempted to drive to the residence; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V200000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

- Canton, MA, USA

problem #76

Apr 092024

EV6

  • miles
In April 2024 my Kia EV6 unexpectedly didn-??t start. I jump-started the car and I brought the car to the Kia dealership where I bought the car, Arapahoe Kia, at 9701 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80112. I brought my car in on [XXX], and explained that my car didn-??t start, seemingly for no reason. They inspected the car and later that day the dealership gave the car back to me and told me they couldn-??t find any problems. I argued with them, I tried to explain that there was obviously something wrong for the car to just not start for no reason. They again told me there wasn-??t a problem with the car. On [XXX], the car failed to start again. I jump started it again. The Kia app on my phone then informed me that my car might be subject to a recall, and that-??s when I learned about recall SC302. This recall is due to a problem involving the 12 volt battery. I feel my car obviously experienced the same problem that the recall was meant to address, I brought my car to the dealership AFTER the recall was issued, and the dealership didn-??t fix the problem, and the dealership apparently didn-??t know about the recall. I feel like the dealership-??s complete failure to address this recall problem put my life in danger. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Denver, CO, USA

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