Kia EV6 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls naming the Kia EV6, launched from 2022 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Kia EV6 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 5
- 2022 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 25 August 2026
- R/2026/309
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Kia EV6 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Kia EV6 HV Battery Cell Misalignment
R/2026/309, launched 25 August 2026, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a quality deviation by the supplier certain battery cells within the High Voltage Battery System Assembly manufactured in limited production periods may have been produced with a misaligned electrode. A misaligned electrode may over time result in an internal short circuit in certain situations thereby increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: If the HV battery State of Health is greater than 90% Kia UK will replace the defective module in the pack if 90% or lower the complete battery pack assembly will be replaced.
Kia Cluster Malfunction Recall
R/2026/139, launched 24 April 2026. Also covers the EV3, EV4, EV9, K4, Sorento, Sportage
Defect: The instrument cluster screen may respond slowly immediately after starting the vehicle. During this condition activating the turn signal can cause the cluster to reset or the Blind View Monitor (BVM) within the cluster to turn green. The malfunction is caused by PMIC noise induced falsely high temperature sensor readings which trigger the chip protection logic above a certain threshold and lead to performance limitation up to reboot or black screen.
Remedy: Over The Air software update or dealer software update
Kia EV6 Intergrated Charge Control Unit Recall
R/2024/197, launched 20 May 2024
Defect: On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check for DTC P1A9096. If not present update the software in the ICCU. If the DTC is present replace the ICCU the fuse and check the software version is correct.
Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 Driveshaft Recall
R/2024/163, launched 11 April 2024. Also covers the Niro
Defect: On affected vehicles an improperly treated driveshaft may break under load resulting in the loss of drive
Remedy: On affected vehicles the driveshaft will be replaced
SHIFTER CONTROL UNIT (SCU) UPGRADE.
R/2022/173, launched 30 May 2022, 3,805 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A voltage fluctuation may occur when the vehicle is switched off and in the parked position resulting in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism.
Remedy: The vehicles identified require a software update for the Shifter Control Unit (SCU).
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Kia EV6, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Kia dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.