2024 Kia Ev6
Recalled by Kia America, Inc.
Food recall
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia America, Inc. has issued a safety recall covering 2024 Kia Ev6, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on July 2, 2026 and affects approximately 8 vehicles. It involves elevated levels of a heavy metal. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2024 Kia Ev6, with approximately 8 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Kia America, Inc., based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2024 Kia Ev6; 2023 Kia Ev6; 2024 Kia Ev9; 2022 Kia Ev6”
Why was 2024 Kia Ev6 recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “NHTSA advises owners to park this vehicle outside and away from structures due to fire risk. 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. A fire i….” In plain terms, this recall relates to elevated levels of a heavy metal.
Some recalls are issued when testing finds elevated levels of a heavy metal such as lead. Long-term exposure to certain heavy metals is a recognized health concern, particularly for young children. Regulators set limits and recall products that exceed them.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2024 Kia Ev6, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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 replac…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- July 2, 2026
- Recall started
- July 2, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
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.Show full text ▾
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.What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2024 Kia Ev6 recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: NHTSA advises owners to park this vehicle outside and away from structures due to fire risk.
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2024 Kia Ev6?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V431000. Information last synced from the FDA on July 14, 2026.