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Kia EV6: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 6 model years of the Kia EV6 on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system). 2023 has the most recall campaigns (4).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported
2026 0 0 0 —
2025 0 40 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2024 3 42 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2023 4 40 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2022 4 40 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2021 0 0 0 —

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Kia EV6

Questions

Which Kia EV6 year has the most complaints?
Of 6 model years of the Kia EV6 on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system).
Which Kia EV6 year has the most recalls?
2023 has the most recall campaigns (4).
Which Kia EV6 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026, 2021. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.