Kia recalls 2022–2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles over battery fire risk
The high voltage battery cells may have misaligned electrodes, which can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven and raises the risk of injury.
What to do
Park outside and away from buildings, and charge to no more than 80% until the repair is done; dealers will replace the high voltage battery system for free. Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and mention recall number SC375.
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Recall details
- Product
- Kia Ev9, Ev6 2022–2024
- Company
- Kia America, Inc.
- Hazard
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Units
- 8 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V431000
- Manufacturer campaign number: SC375
- Model years: 2022–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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