2023 Kia EV6 power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Kia EV6 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving a rented 2023 Kia EV6 on the freeway, the vehicle lost power and shut down completely, without warning, on multiple separate occasions during a single trip. This occurred at highway speed in live traffic, creating a serious risk to vehicle occupants and surrounding traffic. The…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“First ICCU the power completely went out on 2/23/26. Power went out again April, 2026. Currently car is immobile and unreliable and not safe for driving due to power failures. Towed car to Kia Cerritos. Car supposedly "fixed" (with other issues I've reported to KIA of America & CA BAR/DMV)…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under…Campaign 24V057000 · Jan 31, 2024
Power Train problems in other EV6 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 EV6 | 12 | 24% |
| 2024 EV6 | 16 | 23% |
| 2022 EV6 | 41 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.