Kia EV6

"ICCU failure cause the 12 V battery to go dead. Once the 12 V battery is dead nothing on the car will work. It had to be towed to the dealer and it took two months to get a replacement.ICCU."

""When I went to start the car, the dashboard display stated "12V battery voltage low; stop safely." I called the Kia 1-800 number and they sent a tow truck. The tow truck was able to charge up my battery, and then they brought my car to the Kia dealership. The dealership did some diagnostics, and replaced the 12V battery under warranty.""

""The original 12v battery died in less than one year, at 13,000 miles. It was replaced under warranty. The replacement 12v battery died within another year, at 29,900 miles. It was also replaced under warranty. Since that replacement, the dashboard light that shows when the 12v battery is recharging from the main battery pack is inoperative. The Kia technician said it was made inoperative by the latest recall service, but I've found no documentation to that end, and no other EV6 customers that I've communicated with online have experienced an inoperative dashboard recharging indicator light. I expect I'll continue to have 12v battery problems.""

""EV Alternator (Charge Control Unit) failed, prior to issue of recall, killing 12v battery. Because this was before the recall, repair process was challenging.""

"Factory installed battery died just before its 3 year/36K warranty. The dealership replaced the dead battery under warranty."

"See other note regarding the ICCU failure."

"The EV6 would not charge the 12V battery. I started having to jump start the vehicle almost daily only a few months into ownership. I would take it to the dealer to have them check it. They would tell me its fine and send me on my way. They finally said they had a recall that should fix it. After about a week it started all over again. I took it back into the dealership and while they had it it stopped going into ready mode and said it was plugged in when it wasnt. They tried plugging it in but it wouldnt charge or release the charging cable. It stayed at that dealership for almost 6 months before it was finally returned to. Then the problem began all over again and I had to jump start it to get it to run almost every time I drove it. KIA finally repurchase the vehicle."

"Battery would not retain charge and was replaced by dealer with 50% warranty coverage"

"driver's side door handle is often difficult to unlock using the touch or press feature"

""one charging software fix was done under recall, second charging hardware fix also required battery replacement done under warranty, both times we struggled with the dealer to get a rental car""

""While out running errands, we stopped for about 15 minutes, came back to the car and it wouldnt restart. Totally dead. Called AAA, they jumped the battery, and we got home. Next day, took it to dealer, they replaced the 12 V battery and charged us about $350. About a month later, a warning came on, and my partner drove to the dealer in limp mode, max 45 mph, and they diagnosed a failed ICCU. Bad news: 3-6 weeks to get the replacement part. Better news: dealer refunded the battery replacement saying it was likely caused by the defective ICCU. Dealer is also providing a loaner for the duration.""

""When I scheduled charging to start at home (level 1) at 9pm when rates dropped, sometimes it would fail. Occasionally, the 12 volt battery would drain and the car could not be started. (Sometimes the battery drain happened when the car was NOT plugged in.) Various recalls on the charging system - software update - were applied and did not resolve the issue. About a month ago, Kia replaced the 12V battery, which I hope fixes the issue. All has been covered (including jumping by Kia roadside assistance) under warranty, so at least I haven't paid for anything. I otherwise love the car, and have taken it on a few long trips. The fast DC charging speed at Electrify America stations is especially convenient.""

""Kia ICCU is a faulty design. To Kia's credit, they are going to replace the faulty unit and have provided loaner car.""

"The car was included in several recalls for the ICCU and had to be towed to the dealer one time when it stopped running when driving it. I also had difficulty starting it several times, and the solution was to use a regular jumper battery to "kick start" the 12 volt battery."

"Was recalled three times for a 12V battery charging issue. All were actual NTSA recalls. Final time the ICCU software was updated a a new 12V battery was installed."

"It started out of the blue and tripped breakers and broke my two 240-V Level 2 chargers. The first Kia shop did not have a Level 2 to test and said all the diagnostic test were fine and refuse to do anything. I took it twice to a second dealer and they confirmed the Level 2 was broken but said Kia would not authorize any repair as their diagnostic equipment did not give a code to show what to fix. So three trips and the car charging is still broken and Kia is refusing to do anything. I can DC charge but that is very expensive and inconvenient as that is a 16 mile trip to a heavy used spot. The only recourse I have now is to find a lawyer and try the Lemon law route."

"ICCU failed and was replaced under warranty"

"ICCU issue"

"ICCU issue"

"I have just completed the manufacturer buyback (lemon law) process for my EV6. The vehicle would not charge when plugged in and would not go into ready mode to be able to be driven. The dealer had the vehicle for 6 months before finally returning it to me even though they already agreed to buy it back. And the problem just started up again. I would have to jump start the EV6 almost daily. Im glad its gone and will never buy KIA again. Im not sure Ill be getting another electric vehicle again any time soon. We did decide to go with a hybrid though."

"I went to a Level 2 public charger to confirm that my car's Level 2 system was broken. I have no complaint with the public charger so in hind sight maybe I should have not selected this item as a problem."

"Amplifier"

"Navigation gps is disoriented 160 miles off"

""Sometime KIA refuses to shut off. Can take several minutes playing w/ buttons to get shut down. Last time putting key fob on roof (out of sensor range) the power button worked. Using V2L system is not straight forward. Does not always want to engage. Not able to directly disengage snow travel when in econ mode. Must switch to sport mode, deactivate snow travel, then return to econ mode. This took dealership and self several days to fumble on to this solution.""

"USB A port in center console stopped charging function and no longer connects to Apple car play. Did reset without correction."