Used Car Checklists

Used Kia EV6: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 351 complaints across these 3 years; the 2022 drew the most.

Kia EV6

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Problems that follow the EV6 from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area202220232024Total
Electrical1335615204
Transmission3117856

EV6 generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. First generation

    2022–2024

    2025 update: New angular-designed LED headlights; Redesigned front fascia; New alloy wheel designs; Revamped interior with a revised curved panoramic screen

Mileages where EV6 problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
400–616 milesEarly inverter failure2024
8,000–22,000 miles12V battery dies, car stranded2023
10,000–14,000 milesEarly ICCU failure, power loss2022
58,000–64,300 milesLater ICCU or power fault2022

Every EV6 recall to confirm

4 recalls cover the EV6years on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 2 campaigns span more than one model year.

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