2022 Kia EV6 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6.

< older2023
Complaints
403
per 10K Sold
220.8
US Sales
18,249
Crashes
25
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
3
Recalls
3

Worst 2022 Kia EV6 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1192 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:30,927 mi
Crash-related:4
#242 complaints

Fuel System

#339 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:3,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia EV6.

Electrical Faults
192
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
30,927
Fuel System
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Module:Onboard (Obcm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Tv/Radio/Speakers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Kia EV6

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~120,118 vehicles.

24V867000Electrical System:propulsion System:charging:module:software · Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~62,872 affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

24V200000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
~48,232 affected

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.

22V322000Parking Brake:electrical:control Module:software
~9,014 affected

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.

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2022 Kia EV6 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Kia EV6 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2022 Kia EV6 has 403 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 192 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia EV6?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (192 complaints, avg 30,927 mi); Fuel System (42 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (39 complaints, avg 3,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Kia EV6?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 23,945 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Kia EV6?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Kia EV6 include 25 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Kia EV6 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 120,118 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Kia EV6?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia EV6 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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