The most-reported EV6 run is KNDC3DLC6N5 (2022 builds) with 24 complaints, 7.1× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 52% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for EV6 model years 2022–2024.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Kia EV6 has 160 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 19% of every EV6 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNDC3DLC6N5•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| KNDC3DLC0N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLCXN5•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| KNDC3DLC7N5•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| KNDC3DLC9N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLC4N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLC2N5•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| KNDC3DLC1N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLC8N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLC3N5•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| KNDC3DLC5N5•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| KNDC3DLC5P5•••••• | 2023 | — | — |
Each of the other 148 EV6 runs has 8 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 104 EV6 VINs so far, most often 2024, 2023, 2022 builds; 11 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 76 | 36 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 136 | 52 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 275 | 44 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 6.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2025 at 1.8. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 52% of everything Kia EV6 owners report: Electrical System, 401 of 538 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | — | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 5 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the Kia EV6; the 5 below cover build years 2022 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V200000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2022–2024 |
| 24V867000 | Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2022–2024 |
| 26V431000 | Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery | 2022–2024 |
| 24V057000 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 2023 |
| 22V322000 | Parking Brake:electrical:control Module:software | 2022 |
24V200000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2022: 2 years on the road before the recall.
The EV6 against its rivals
The EV6 draws 3.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Tesla Model Y 5.5.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia EV6 | 538 | 160 | 3.7% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Tesla Model Y | 677 | 124 | 20.2% |
How serious were they
Of the 538 reports on the Kia EV6, 3.7% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Kia EV6 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 538 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 20 (3.7%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (0.4%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 36% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Kia EV6 share of that is 538 complaints over 160 runs, 0.05% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Kia EV6 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 538 NHTSA complaints from 160 EV6 runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which EV6 production run has the most complaints?
KNDC3DLC6N5, a 2022 build, with 24 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical EV6 run has 3.4.
Which EV6 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 6.3 complaints per run and 2025 lightest at 1.8.
Does the EV6 get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 3.4 complaints per production run for the EV6 against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many EV6 complaints involve a crash?
3.7% of 538 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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