2022 Kia EV6 exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2022 Kia EV6 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Component that failed: Vehicle headlight/running light has water penetration and the running lights do not stay on. Additionally there is yellowing of the LED running lights, which is a known defect in the Kia EV6. Safety issue: Running lights reduced night time illumination and made it more…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“The taillight came loose and every time i take it in to get checked or fixed at the dealer they ignore me, so i went in and tightened my self. there were 4 nuts already off and inside my trunk and there was no loctite on the bolts holding the light on. now the lamp is leaking water into the trunk…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other EV6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 EV6 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 EV6 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Kia EV6
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.