2025 Kia EV6 problems & reliability
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia EV6. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 39 | 74% |
| Power Train → | 13 | 25% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 10 | 19% |
| Unknown / Other | 7 | 13% |
| Engine | 5 | 9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 11 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“I own a 2025 Kia EV6 Wind RWD. At approximately 14,655 miles, the vehicle experienced a confirmed Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) failure that resulted in loss of 12-volt charging and reduced motive power. On August 1, 2026, while reversing the vehicle, I heard a loud pop from underneath the rear seating area…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Aug 14, 2026
“The door closed sensor fails intermittently. This causes the car to sound an alarm while driving, prevents locking of the doors, and results in automated sudden braking at low speeds, such as in heavy stop & go traffic, causing a significant crash hazard. When it engages in the emergency braking routine, it shifts out…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 11, 2026
“Hi, I had to transport a few lumber pieces that did not fit into the trunk of my Kia EV6, so I had to leave the hatch open (I pulled it down as far as possible and secured it via a rope against the latch). When I started driving the car started beeping frantically, but allowed me to drive. When I crossed an…”
Power Train · filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
30 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia EV6. The 10 most recent:
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2605) - This bulletin provides information regarding a Battery Management System (BMS) software update for certain 2025-2026 EV6 (CV1…
PI2605_TSB · Other · issued Sep 2, 2026
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (PI2605) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to upgrade the…
PI2605_OWNR · Other · issued Aug 29, 2026
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin…
TSB_CLI049_R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2026
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (PI2605) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign PI2605.
PI2605_QA · Other · issued Aug 28, 2026
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on…
PI2605_DPSM · Other · issued Aug 28, 2026
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (PI2605) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign on certain 2025-2026 MY EV6…
PI2605_DP · Other · issued Aug 28, 2026
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way…
SC373A_OWNR · Service Campaign · issued Aug 21, 2026
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve…
SC373_TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC373) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC373.
SC373_QA · Service Campaign · issued Aug 20, 2026
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN:DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on…
SC373_DPSM · Service Campaign · issued Aug 20, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2025 Kia EV6 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2025 Kia EV6?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.