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Model Year Problem Record

Kia EV6 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Kia EV6: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

279Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
25Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System212 complaints

212 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V200000.

Fuel and Propulsion System43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V322000.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V867000, 26V431000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V322000Reported May 11, 2022 - 9,014 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 9,014 vehicles across all affected models.

24V200000Reported March 14, 2024 - 48,232 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 48,232 vehicles across all affected models.

24V867000Reported November 18, 2024 - 62,872 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 62,872 vehicles across all affected models.

26V431000Reported July 2, 2026 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

PE23012Opened July 3, 2023 - Closed April 17, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 24V200.

PE23012Opened July 3, 2023 - Closed April 17, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 24V200.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202217
202370
202442
202555
202695
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.