Kia · EV6 · 2025
2025 Kia EV6
0
Recalls
43
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Kia EV6 has no recalls and 43 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (14 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Kia EV6 page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 14 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Kia EV6 currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 43 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (14), power train,electrical system (5), unknown or other (4).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Kia EV6
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 43
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
8.2% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
43 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2026
Loud pop and Check Electrical System Message - limited ability to drive due to ICCU no longer charging 12V battery. Car no longer able to drive.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2026
While driving Friday 4/17/26, I heard a pop and the car displayed a message to "Check electric vehicle system." The car seemed to still drive so I drive it home. That evening the car would not charge. I called Jim Shorkey Kia on 4/18/26, where I bought the car, to schedule the ca...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 7, 2026
KIA has created a safety hazard by removing the ability for the driver to select LIGHT or DARK mode for the two 7" data and infotainment screens in their 2025 and forward EV6 electric cars. Like many, I have to drive in very fast busy commuter traffic on highway I-66. (exaserba...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 7, 2026
While driving on a sunny day on a 35mph road, my dashboard reported “Check Electrical Vehicle System”. A red battery symbol appeared and my cruise control disengaged with a message “requirements not met”. When I got home I read my 12 volt battery monitor that reported the battery...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2026
I START VEHICLE AND TRY TO PUT TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE ITS NOT WORKING AFTER I TRY TO PUT VEHICLE TO REVERSE TRANSMISSION ITS NOT WORKING
STEERING
Mar 27, 2026
Steering rack need to replace after drive almost 1900 miles. It has knocking nosie when turn the wheel, the car had been in the shop for three weeks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2026
ICCU failure.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 12, 2026
Windshield cracking on new Kia EV6 with only 2700 miles. Was 53 degrees outside so no defroster excuse. Seems to be a stress crack and looking online in KIA EV6 Forums, I've noticed it is not a one-off problem as many owners have had to deal with this.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2026
I was driving my car and the stop immediately and check battery sign came on. I had to have my car towed to the dealership. I read that the ev6 have ICCU problems and commonly need to be replaced. The car lost all acceleration and power and eventually stopped moving all together.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 9, 2026
ICCU and fuse failure when it was being moved out from the garage. Got a “Check electrical system” notification when I turned it on following a level 2 charge the night before. It was with the dealer for exactly one month before I was able to pick it back up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia EV6 have?
The 2025 Kia EV6 has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Kia EV6?
NHTSA has received 43 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Kia EV6.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Kia EV6?
The 2025 Kia EV6 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia EV6?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Kia EV6 are electrical system (14 reports), power train,electrical system (5 reports), unknown or other (4 reports).
Does the 2025 Kia EV6 have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2025 Kia EV6. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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