Kia recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Ev6 2022–2024
- Kia Ev9 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V431000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 2, 2026
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 28, 2023 to Oct 28, 2023
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- SC375
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Air bags Aug 21, 2026
- Kia recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Kia recall: Power train Feb 24, 2025
- Kia recall: Seats Dec 20, 2024
- Kia recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2024
- Kia recall: Parking brake Sep 17, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.