Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is a five-seat electric SUV measuring 4,692 mm in length with a kerb weight of 2,075 kg. It delivers 84 kW of power and has a top speed of 187 km/h. The model experienced strong uptake in Norway, with 2,885 total registrations across 2021–2022, peaking at 2,595 units in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Kia |
|---|---|
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Engine power | 217 kW (290 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 2,096 kg |
| Top speed | 187 km/h |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Model years (US) | 2023–2026 |
| Length | 4,683 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 28 European countries that registered the Kia EV6 in 2025 (16,671 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Kia EV6 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Kia EV6 cars registered for the first time across 28 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,321 |
| United Kingdom | 3,214 |
| Sweden | 2,144 |
| Denmark | 1,478 |
| Netherlands | 1,223 |
| Ireland | 993 |
| France | 830 |
| Belgium | 800 |
| Norway | 788 |
| Spain | 410 |
| Austria | 237 |
| Portugal | 235 |
| Finland | 216 |
| Hungary | 124 |
| Italy | 123 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 1,056 complaints for the Kia EV6, most often about electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 11 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Kia EV6. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Poland)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-07-08
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V867000 · reported 18/11/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
NHTSA campaign 24V200000 · reported 14/03/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2024
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V431000 · reported 02/07/2026
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFTUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
NHTSA campaign 24V057000 · reported 31/01/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
NHTSA campaign 24V200000 · reported 14/03/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V867000 · reported 18/11/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V431000 · reported 02/07/2026
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V867000 · reported 18/11/2024
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Remedy: Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.
NHTSA campaign 22V322000 · reported 11/05/2022
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
NHTSA campaign 24V200000 · reported 14/03/2024
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V431000 · reported 02/07/2026
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Kia recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Kia EV6?
- The Kia EV6 has a rated top speed of 187 km/h.
- How much power does the Kia EV6 have?
- The Kia EV6 produces 217 kW (290 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Kia EV6?
- The Kia EV6 is 4,683 mm long, 1,880 mm wide and 1,550 mm tall.
- How much does the Kia EV6 weigh?
- The Kia EV6 has a kerb weight of about 2,096 kg.
- How many seats does the Kia EV6 have?
- The Kia EV6 has 5 seats.