NHTSA has received 136 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia EV6, or 37.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.88, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #60 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is about the same; against other Electric vehicles it is 34% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-05-26 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 15 days.
136Complaints
37.0Complaints per year on the road
0.88Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls · ⚠ 1
1.5%Share involving a crash or fire
68Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 58.8 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 26.5 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 43 complaints, 48% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (56.6% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (16.9%) and Engine (9.6%). Electrical complaints are 3.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “iccu”, “volt”, “battery”, “check electrical” and “charging”. 2 reports (1.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 28 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (38% of incidents). In the last 12 months 68 new complaints were filed, versus 29 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 74% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.88
vs. other Kia models1.04
vs. other 2023 models0.88
vs. other Electric vehicles0.66
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (43)0.52
While changing lanes on a freeway, the car passed through a narrow strip of slush from recent snowfall. The car immediately disabled the motors, preventing acceleration and regenerative braking for nearly 50 seconds.
Fuel system · 2026-01-28 · ODI 11713938 · Crash
I was driving in heavy rain on a busy highway (I4) and the lane assist pulled me off the road to the road hand side and then cut across all lanes of traffic to the left hand side.
Electrical · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760996
ICCU failure. I charged overnight at my home L2 charging as usual. I backed out of my garage and heard a loud pop. Almost immediately an “check electrical” warning came up. The car went to turtle mode and then completely died.
Electrical · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757865
I charged my car at a level 3 fast charger on a road trip. After completing my charge, the AC stopped working. The fan worked but it was only blowing hot air.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-19 · ODI 11757866
While driving southbound on the [XXX] in a rented 2023 Kia EV6 from The Hertz Corporation, picked up in [XXX] on XXX, the vehicle entered "Power Limited" mode without warning.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11756869
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Campaign 24V057000 · 2024-01-31
Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Kia EV6?
136 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia EV6, or about 37.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Kia EV6?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 56.6% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Kia EV6 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Kia EV6 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 68 new complaints were filed, versus 29 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2023 Kia EV6 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 136 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia EV6, or 37.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.88, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #60 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is about the same; against other Electric vehicles it is 34% lower.