Kia America, Inc.: Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (2022 KIA EV6, 2023 KIA EV6, 2024 KIA EV6…)
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- Company / brand
- Kia America, Inc.
- Product
- 2022 KIA EV6; 2023 KIA EV6; 2024 KIA EV6; 2024 KIA EV9
- Reason / hazard
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- What to do (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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 8
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Park outside
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