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Kia EV6 VIN Number Check

Decode a Kia EV6 VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Kia EV6

About the Kia EV6

Kia has sold the EV6 in the US since the 2022 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns and 543 owner complaints. The 2022 has the most complaints of any model year (277). It is electric; EPA rates it at 79–117 MPGe combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2022–2026
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns5
Owner complaints543 at NHTSA
Kia EV6 photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Kia EV6 at a glance

One generation in the data, 2022–2026: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 543 owner complaints.

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EV6
2022–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle
Kia EV6 (2022–2026)

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20222025
2022–2026

Kia EV6

EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle
EPA combined MPGe79–117
NHTSA recalls5

Engines (EPA)

  • Electric · 2022–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2022–2026)

Known issues to check

Electrical system (407)Fuel system (98)Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (96)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 543 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · EV6KNDC3DLC?N5······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2022 Kia EV6 Light, Wind, GT-Line, built in Hwasung, South Korea
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which EV6 model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 5 campaigns on file for EV6 model years 2022–2026, and the 2022 and 2023 show up in the most (4 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2023
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Kia EV6 owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2022 and 2023 hold 414 of the 543 complaints, or 76%. Tap any bar or generation.

543NHTSA complaints, 2022–2026
20mention a crash
2mention a fire
9injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearEV6: 543 complaints · most for the 2022 (277)

Top complaint areas · EV6

Mentions in 543 complaints, 2022–2026.

Electrical system407
Fuel system98
Powertrain (transmission, driveline)96
Engine and cooling40
Forward collision avoidance27
Brakes25
Crashes 20Fires 2Injuries 9

2022–2026

NHTSA data summary

Electrical system owns this generation. Its 407 mentions are more than twice the next area, fuel system (98). Its first model year, the 2022, drew more complaints than any other (277 of 543).

What EV6 owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2022–present (1st generation)

NHTSA data is strong, but CarComplaints has no reports, so owner accounts outside NHTSA come from Reddit. About half of NHTSA owners of the 2022 and 2023 mention the integrated charging control unit, often after a loud pop, with warnings, a slow limp mode and then a dead 12 volt battery. EV6 owners on Reddit describe the same failure, including sudden loss of power on the road and long waits for parts. Recalls cover that charging unit on 2022–2024 models, parking software on some 2022 models that can let the car roll and battery cells on 2022–2024 models that may catch fire. [1] [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup and confirm the charging unit, parking software and battery cell recalls are done.
  • Ask for records of any charging unit, fuse or 12 volt battery replacement.
  • Test both home and fast charging if you can, watch for electrical system warnings, and check that the car holds firmly in Park on a slope.
Sources (4) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2022 Kia EV6
  2. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2023 Kia EV6
  3. r/KiaEV6 thread, ICCU failed on me today
  4. r/KiaEV6 thread, another ICCU failure on a 2023 EV6

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

EV6 complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every EV6 version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

543complaints, 2022–2026
20mention a crash
2mention a fire
9injuries reported
1complaint reports a death
Most complaints: 2022 (277), 2023 (137), 2024 (76)
277’22137’2376’24’25

2022 · 277 complaints

Crashes 11 · fires 0 · injuries 6 · complaints reporting a death 1

Electrical system210
Fuel/propulsion system43
Power train41
Unknown or other32
Engine14

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

EV6 CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 23 EV6 versions for model years 2022–2026. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

EV62022–2026

79–117 MPGe electric · CO₂ 0 g/mi

2025
83combined MPGe
0CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$900EPA yearly fuel cost
10/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
10/10Greenhouse gas rating
231midriving range
California ZEV · Federal Tier 3 Bin 0Emission standard
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
05010015020020252022 · Electric: 02023 · Electric: 02024 · Electric: 02025 · Electric: 02026 · Electric: 0
Electric

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

EV6 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model Y

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2022–2026. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the EV6, against 15 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 35 for the Tesla Model Y. Pick a range to compare.

Kia EV6

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
5
NHTSA owner complaints
543
EPA combined MPGe
79–117
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 407
  2. Fuel system 98
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 96

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
15
NHTSA owner complaints
1,355
EPA combined MPGe
71–115
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 1,009
  2. Fuel system 276
  3. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 252

Tesla Model Y

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
35
NHTSA owner complaints
2,841
EPA combined MPGe
118–138
Engines (EPA)
Electric
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Forward collision avoidance 1,704
  2. Speed control / acceleration 385
  3. Electrical system 379

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Kia EV6 VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an EV6

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Black Kia EV6 (first generation) crossover, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

EV6 places its VIN on the driver's door pillar, on the dashboard plate at the lower windshield, and in the vehicle's digital menu. A battery housing label under the vehicle completes the identifier set. As a dedicated EV platform, no traditional engine bay stamp exists.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Kia EV6 VIN questions

Which Kia EV6 model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2022 leads with 277, ahead of the 2023 (137) and 2024 (76). Those first two alone make up 76% of the 543 EV6 complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Kia EV6 had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 5 vehicle campaigns for model years 2022–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Kia EV6 recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 26V-431. Park-outside advisories came with 26V-431. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Kia EV6 get?

EPA rates the 2022–2026 EV6 at 79–117 MPGe combined (electric; fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Kia EV6 compare with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y on recalls?

For 2022–2026 models the EV6 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has 15, the Tesla Model Y 35. Complaints run 543, 1,355 and 2,841 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Kia EV6 have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 EV6 5 stars overall. Both rated versions, RWD and AWD, get that score.

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