NHTSA recall, , Park outside
Kia EV6 (2022-2024) and Kia EV9 (2024)
The high voltage battery in Kia EV6 and EV9 vehicles may catch fire while parked or driving.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Kia America, Inc. 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. A fire increases the risk of injury.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. Owners are advised to 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from July 17, 2026.
- You are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Free of charge.
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. You may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your KIA affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- EV6, model years
- EV9, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Component
- Fire risk when parked
- Risk
Park outside
NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.
NHTSA warning · How risk is rated
- Campaign
- 26V431000
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- SC375
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-333-4542
All recalls from Kia America, Inc.
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
