Recall 26V431000: 2022–2024 Kia EV6 and 1 other model
NHTSA flags this campaign with a park-outside advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.
- Report received
- Jul 2, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 8vehicles
- Model years
- 2022–2024
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2022 Kia EV6279 complaints
- 2023 Kia EV6138 complaints
- 2024 Kia EV678 complaints
- 2024 Kia EV9210 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.