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2022 Kia

EV6 AWD (Long Range)

Auto (A1)

Kia EV6: best and worst years
2022 Kia EV6 AWD (Long Range) (photo 1 of 3)
2022 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
33 mi/hr
Real-world MPG
121.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 16.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
278 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
6

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Kia Drive Wise.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • ENGINE3%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 422 total.

Kia EV6: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE23012opened Jul 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER

    Loss of Motive Power

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

75 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE422

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).

  • Apr 23, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWTY044_TSB

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY044) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY044) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and/or the ICCU Fuse on 2022-2024MY EV6 (CV1) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024. The affected vehicles may exhibit difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC ch

  • Apr 22, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWTY044_QA

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY044.

  • Apr 22, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWTY044_OWNR

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICC

  • Apr 21, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWTY044_REIMB

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY044) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension campaign program launch.

  • Apr 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWTY044_DPSM

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024, from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from t

  • Apr 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWTY044_DP

    WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024, from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first p

  • Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE417

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.

  • and 67 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.