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2023 Kia EV6 electrical system problems

The 2023 Kia EV6 has 99 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 49% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

99

Electrical System complaints

49%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

EV6 electrical system complaints by model year206 complaints2022: 206 complaints2023: 99 complaints2024: 49 complaints2025: 37 complaints
EV6 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V867000Electrical SystemNovember 18, 2024 · 62,872 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.

24V200000Electrical SystemMarch 14, 2024 · 48,232 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.

What owners report

Got in my car to leave a store and heard a loud pop and noticed a smell like an electric motor burning. Backed out of my space to drive home and the car displayed several error messages- Check electric vehicle system, turtle mode, power reduced. I was stranded and had to order a tow truck to be…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 4, 2026

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2023 Kia EV6 have?

NHTSA has 99 complaints about the 2023 Kia EV6 electrical system — 49% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Kia EV6 electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 24V200000, 24V867000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.