Kia EV6 years to avoid
The Kia EV6 years to avoid are 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
845
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2022–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
EV6 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 426 |
Every EV6 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 122 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 212 | 4 | |
| 2022avoid | 426 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia EV6 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the EV6 years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Kia EV6?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among EV6 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia EV6 have?
Across all model years, the EV6 has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 845 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.