Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Kia EV6
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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Kia EV6 has a below-average reliability rating due to four recalls, mostly related to the electrical system, and a significant number of owner complaints, particularly against the electrical and propulsion systems. The complaint and recall data suggest potential problems with essential components, though the overall evidence is limited as the model is relatively new.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Propulsion system | Unknown | $2,000–$6,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Battery inspection and service
- Brake fluid replacement
- Electric motor service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected battery drain
- Loss of drive power
- Charging issues
- Erratic propulsion behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Kia EV6 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.