Kia EV6 and EV9 High Voltage Battery
Kia is recalling 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles due to a high voltage battery defect that may cause a fire while parked or driving.
Owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Contact a Kia dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- August 7, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- SC375
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-333-4542
Why it was recalled
Kia is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles because the high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes. This defect can lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven, which increases the risk of injury. The recall was distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
KIA EV6 (2022-2024), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-10 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification