NHTSA has received 71 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia EV6, or 26.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.63, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #55 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is 25% lower; against other Electric vehicles it is 53% 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 2024-03-12 and 2026-07-20. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
71Complaints
26.5Complaints per year on the road
0.63Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls · ⚠ 1
9.9%Share involving a crash or fire
55Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 37.0 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 31.7 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 23 complaints, 67% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (45.1% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (21.1%) and Engine (8.5%). Electrical complaints are 2.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “iccu”, “charging”, “check electrical”, “electric system” and “integrated”. 7 reports (9.9%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 25 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the third year (56% of incidents). In the last 12 months 55 new complaints were filed, versus 13 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 45% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.63
vs. other Kia models0.75
vs. other 2024 models0.69
vs. other Electric vehicles0.47
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (23)0.33
The contact owned a 2024 Kia EV6 and stated that while driving at 40 MPH, an elk suddenly appeared in front of the vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision that completely crushed the front end of the vehicle with no air bags deployed.
I was backing out of my driveway and backed into a vehicle parked directly behind me. The collision avoidance and emergency braking system should have stopped my car before impact but it did not. No sounds other than the normal backing up beeping.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-04-22 · ODI 11732922 · Crash
Car was totally dead even with a 68% charge. AAA came out to jump start. The next day while driving on the highway the car started to lose power. A red warning to check the electrical system came on along with "turtle mode".
Electrical · 2026-07-20 · ODI 11751635
Rear tires on my 2024 Kia EV6 wore down to the tire wear-bar limit (2/32" remaining tread) at approximately 19,500 miles, while the front tires on the same vehicle measured roughly double that remaining tread (4/32") at the same odometer reading.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750683
We purchased a certified pre-owned 2024 Kia EV6 GT on 6/5/2026. On 6/6/2026 while driving on city streets, the display screen suddenly displayed a large and flashing red warning message "Stop vehicle and check power supply" in addition to the battery symbol.
Electrical · 2026-07-10 · ODI 11749585
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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Kia EV6?
71 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia EV6, or about 26.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Kia EV6?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 45.1% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Kia EV6 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Kia EV6 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 55 new complaints were filed, versus 13 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2024 Kia EV6 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 71 owner complaints about the 2024 Kia EV6, or 26.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.63, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #55 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Kia models its rate is 25% lower; against other Electric vehicles it is 53% lower.