2022 Kia EV6 recall: software
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on May 11, 2022. It covers about 9,014 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 9,014
- reported
- May 11, 2022
- owners notified
- May 25, 2022
- related complaints
- 14
Parking brake: electrical: control module: software
- What is wrong
- Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
- Risk
- Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.
Recall number 22V322000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 22V322000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Kia EV6 software?
Yes. Recall 22V322000, reported on May 11, 2022, covers about 9,014 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V322000?
Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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