Passenger Car • all-electric powertrain configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2025 Kia EV6 has 53 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 19 reports (36% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 83 to 115 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 231–319 miles across 5 certified vehicle configurations.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV6 Standard Range RWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 128 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 237 mi | $650 / yr |
| EV6 Long Range RWD 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 128 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 114 MPGe | 319 mi | $650 / yr |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 117 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 295 mi | $700 / yr |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 106 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 270 mi | $800 / yr |
| EV6 AWD GT 100% Electric | Electric Motor | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 87 MPGe | 79 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 231 mi | $900 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 8.200000000000001% |
| SUV RWD | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 8.200000000000001% |
Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Kia EV6 models.
Summary of 53 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2025 Kia EV6 problems & component breakdown (19 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia EV6.
View all 2025 Kia EV6 recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Kia EV6
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Kia EV6.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 53 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Kia EV6. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 19 filings (36% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Kia EV6 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
The all-electric 2025 Kia EV6 is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 231 to 319 miles per full charge across certified configurations.
Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 115 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
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