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At a glance
What can fail
High voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
This page covers 7 recalls and 263 owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Ev6.
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2022 KIA EV6 owner report pool by a wide margin, with the integrated charging control unit (ICCU) standing out as the most frequently cited component. Owners describe a consistent failure pattern: the ICCU stops functioning, which then pulls down the 12V battery, leaving the vehicle unable to start or drive. Several owners report the vehicle giving no warning signs before going dead, while others mention audio cutting out for weeks beforehand as an early symptom. Charging failures are also common, owners plug in overnight on Level 1 or Level 2 circuits and find the vehicle hasn't charged at all. Some owners report the ICCU failing a second time shortly after replacement. The propulsion and powertrain categories draw a smaller but notable share of complaints, generally describing unexpected power loss while driving.
263
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 KIA EV6 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery cell defect that can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
Two distinct charging-related issues affect this vehicle, both involving the integrated charging control unit. In one, the unit can degrade over time and stop replenishing the 12-volt battery, which causes the vehicle to enter a reduced power mode and can eventually cut drive power to the wheels entirely. Warning lights and messages appear before power is lost, but if driving continues, the risk of a crash rises. This defect was filed across multiple campaigns, but the underlying problem and consequence are the same.
On the parking side, there are two separate concerns. A software error in the shifter control unit can unexpectedly disengage the parking mechanism even when the vehicle appears to be properly parked, allowing it to roll away freely. A related but mechanically distinct issue involves the parking pawl, the physical locking pin that holds the transmission in park: it can slip out of engagement briefly right after the vehicle is shut off, meaning the car can start moving if the driver has not also applied the parking brake. Together, these two issues mean the EV6 can roll away from a stop under different conditions, one driven by software and one by a mechanical component.
At a glance
What can fail
High voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated charging control unit can deteriorate, stopping the 12V battery from charging. This may cause reduced power mode and potential loss of wheel power during driving.
What the fix does
Dealer will update vehicle software and inspect the integrated charging control unit and fuse, replacing them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Integrated Charging Control Unit may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit and its fuse as needed, and update the ICCU software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The integrated charging control unit can become damaged over time, preventing the 12V battery from charging. This can cause the vehicle to enter reduced power mode and lose power to the wheels if driving continues.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software and inspect the integrated charging control unit and its fuse, replacing them if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, resulting in loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and fuse as needed, and update the ICCU software. All repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Shifter Control Unit may unintentionally disengage the parking mechanism, allowing the vehicle to roll away.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software at no cost to restore proper parking mechanism function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking pawl may briefly disengage after the vehicle is parked and turned off, allowing the vehicle to move if the parking brake isn't applied.
What the fix does
A dealership will update your shifter control unit software. Always use the parking brake when parking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
