NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2022–2024 KIA EV6 and 1 more recall: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.
- Recall number
- 26V431000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 8
- Hazard tags
- Fire Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
SC375
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V431000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.