Kia EV6: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia EV6 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 271 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 48.7 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 131 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6.1 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2024 | 71 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 76.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.8 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 4 model years, the 2024 Kia EV6 carries the highest severity index (76.1, driven by electrical system), while the 2023 is the cleanest at 6.1.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.