First generation (CV)
2023 Kia EV6
The most reported problem on the 2023 Kia EV6 is dead battery, with 43 complaints, usually around 11,000 miles.
- 137owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 2involved a crash
- 18,366median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 20, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your EV6 doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2023 model year.
Is the 2023 Kia EV6 reliable?
The 2023 Kia EV6 has 137 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 166 for 2023 SUVs on this site. Of the 4 EV6 model years since 2022, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2022 and 2024
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2022 draws 55, the 2023 34 and the 2024 25.
- Top problem
- Dead battery leads with 43 of the 137 complaints (31%), ahead of stalling at 22. Dead battery tends to show up early. Of the 8 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 11,000 miles and a quarter under about 8,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 2 of the 137 complaints (1%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Dead battery, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (24V-200, 24V-867 and 26V-431). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 37, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 57 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: battery dies or the car will not start, 43 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
137 complaints is about the median for a 2023 model on this site and 1.2 times fewer than the median 2023 SUV. Among the 2 EV6 model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2023 Kia EV6
Kia filed 68 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2023 Kia EV6. 11 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Battery dies or the car will not start 3 bulletins · 43 complaints
PITSTOP: SHARING KIA CONNECT CREDENTIALS WITH THIRD-PARTY APPS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT TO 12V BATTERY IN EVS Kia is aware of reports of unexpected drainage of the 12-volt battery in some Kia electric vehicles (EVs). While Kia¢s investigation is ongoing, a possible cause of the issue may be third-party applications used by the customer that are causing excessive ...
BMS DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (P1AA600) This bulletin provides information to update the software logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2022-2023MY EV6 (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through February 3, 2023 which have a stored DTC P1AA600.
1 more on this problem
VCMS BATTERY CHARGING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Vehicle Charging Management System (VCMS) system on some 2023MY EV6 GT (CV GT) vehicles produced from June 21, 2022 through March 28, 2023, which might experience inoperable High Voltage ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 3 bulletins · 15 complaints
AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 8) to remedy a ‘non-responsive’ or ‘inoperative’ radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern.
UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a warning sound accompanied by a 'Slippery road ahead. Drive carefully' or 'Uneven road ahead.
1 more on this problem
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern.
Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 2 bulletins · 12 complaints
PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento ...
PARTIAL REPAIR ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 ...
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 3 bulletins · 5 complaints
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: VCMC SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC311) This bulletin provides information to upgrade the software on the Vehicle Charge Management System (VCMS) in certain 2022-2024MY EV6, EV6 GT (CV) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through December 27, 2023.
PITSTOP: AIR CONDITIONER AUTO-DRY WHILE VEHICLE IS OFF This Pitstop provides information regarding the new feature Air Conditioner Auto-Dry on some 2022-2024MY EV6 (CV), 2024MY Sportage (NQ5a), and 2024MY Niro EV (SG2 EV) vehicles.
1 more on this problem
AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT COLLECTION AND RECHARGE (SA538) This bulletin provides information to evacuate, vacuum, and recharge the air conditioning system on certain 2023MY EV6 (CV) vehicles produced from January 31, 2023 through June 02, 2023 and Niro P/HEV, EV (SG2 P/HEV, EV) vehicles produced from January 06, ...
Complaints filed by year
57 complaints came in 2026. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2023 Kia EV6
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
All 4 recalls on the 2023 Kia EV6, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2023 Kia EV6?
Dead battery, with 43 of the 137 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 11,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2023 Kia EV6 problems start?
Of the 18 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 8,000 miles and half by about 18,000.
Is the 2023 Kia EV6 better or worse than the 2022 and 2024?
Counted per year on the road, the 2023 has fewer complaints than the 2022 and more complaints than the 2024: 34 a year against 55 and 25.
How many 2023 Kia EV6 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
2 of them (1%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for dead battery on the 2023 Kia EV6?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls on the same system: 24V-200, 24V-867 and 26V-431. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.