Kia of course recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because the internal charge control units can be damaged and initiate a reduced power driving mode.
Remembering includes 2022-2024 models, with integrated charge control units may be damaged by certain electrical loads, preventing them from charging 12-volt vehicle batteries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
2024 Kia EV6
Failure to charge a 12-volt battery it causes the vehicle to go into idle mode, which will gradually reduce power if the vehicle continues to be driven. When this situation occurs, drivers will hear warning chimes and see dashboard warning lights, according to NHTSA.
The solution involves updates the charge control unit softwareand inspection of the unit and its fuse, and replacement as necessary. All of this work will be done by the vendors free of charge to the owners. Kia expects to send owner notification letters by December 13. Owners can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information. Kia's reference number for this recall is SC327.
2024 Kia EV6
Some of the recalled vehicles were involved in previous memory for the same issue, but a new recall will still need to be completed, NHTSA confirmed. That recall also included EVs from Hyundai's sister company Genesis, some of which have been recalled a second time to fix the issue.
The EV6 arrived for the 2022 model year and was the finalist in Green Car's Best Car to Buy 2023 report. For 2025, it gets a number of updates including larger battery packs, a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, and updated styling. Kia will also build cars for the US market at its factory in West Point, Georgia.