Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2022 Kia EV6
The 2022 Kia EV6 shows some potential issues mainly in the electrical system, including recall concerns over battery charging and control unit errors. There is sparse data to definitively assess other components.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Kia EV6 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 279 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V431000 Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V867000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V200000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V322000 Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 212 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 13 complaints
Of the 279 complaints on file, 11 report a crash; across all 279 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
12V battery charging failure
How to check: Inspect the Integrated Charging Control Unit for any damage.
High voltage battery fire risk
How to check: Check for recall completion regarding battery electrodes.
Parking mechanism may disengage
How to check: Confirm software update for Shifter Control Unit has been installed.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Ensure no warning lights appear on the dashboard.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 02
Parking maneuver
What to check: Verify the parking brake engages properly.
Red flag: Parking brake fails to engage
- 03
Low-speed driving
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from powertrain.
Red flag: Obvious grinding or whining
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Confirm smooth power delivery and responsiveness.
Red flag: Loss of power or hesitation
- 05
Cruise control check
What to check: Test set speed and braking response.
Red flag: Cruise control not maintaining speed
- 06
Hard braking
What to check: Look for stability and quick response.
Red flag: Car pulls to one side or unsteady
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the battery recall been completed?
- Any issues with the parking brake?
- Is the ICCU still under warranty?
- Have there been any electrical repairs?
- Any forward collision warnings or issues?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Service history
- Warranty coverage details
- Battery health report
- Software update confirmations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia EV6 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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