AI Damage2024 KIA EV6: common problems
Owners of the 2024 KIA EV6 filed 78 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. The maker issued 46 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 78
- involving a crash
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 46
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 72% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 22% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 19% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 8% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 56 complaints (72% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 24.
- Powertrain: 17 complaints (22% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 15 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 15.
- Engine: 7 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 8.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 complaints (8% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric
- automatic, 1-speed
Drive: RWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 78 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 56 | 0 | 24 |
| Powertrain | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The front end of the vehicle was crushed including the windshield. The vehicle continued with the elk after collision dragging it a couple yards ahead. The air bags did not apply. No waring lights were illuminated. No police report was filed. The contact was the only passenger during the collision.
The collision avoidance and emergency braking system should have stopped my car before impact but it did not. No sounds other than the normal backing up beeping. Proximity alert did not ping. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Brakes failed with unintened acceleration. We were stopped behind a truck at a stoplight when the the vehicle accelerated with a foot on the brake. We had it towed from the scene of the accident to our local dealership for testing. They had the vehicle for 4 weeks.
When washing my car at an automated car wash my brakes failed when exiting the facility. When the wash was completed it gave me the approval to leave. I tapped on the gas pedal to get the car moving slowly. The car started to move down the ramp and when I applied the brakes there was no response.
2-Burn smell at times at random (unsure if its from other vehicles) 3-Got "Check Charging system" light came on and hesitated to move from a complete stop -Battery level was 35% when light came ON.
On multiple occasions, the vehicle has suddenly lost power and stalled in the middle of the road. This is extremely dangerous and has put me and other drivers at risk. A vehicle should never lose propulsion unexpectedly, especially in active traffic conditions.
I got out of the car and saw white smoke coming from under the car in the back. I started opening the hood and trunk in the back to find out, where the smoke came from. It was nothing to see. Because it was an electrical car I assumed, that it could start burning, when it smells like smoke and looks like smoke.
I got into my car in a hurry i put my car in drive as i was closing my driver's door and took off and because the door wasn't fully closed the parking brake engaged itself but the power over comes the parking brake, when i let off the throttle the rear wheels locked up causing the car to slide out of control.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 675 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 32% most complained about).
On average one model year of the EV6 has 110 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 78, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373B) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373 Revision 2) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373 Revision 1) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
PARTIAL REPAIR – ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC373A) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles to replace the 3-way coolant valve assembly with a…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 3-WAY COOLANT VALVE REPLACEMENT (SC373) - This bulletin provides information to replace the 3-way coolant valve. In addition, inspect the 3-way coolant valve harness connector for corrosion…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC373) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC373.
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6…
- VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC373) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2024-2026 MY EV6 vehicles, manufactured from August 7…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the driver’s door lock and trunk lid key cylinders on some 2019-2024MY Kia vehicles listed below. On affected vehicles, the stored key…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater…
- WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN
QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY044.
NHTSA lists 46 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA EV6?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 78. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (21%), warning lights, check engine (15%), infotainment or screen glitches (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2024 KIA EV6?
NHTSA lists 46 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2024 KIA EV6 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2024 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.