2022-2024 Kia EV6 and Kia EV9 recall: traction battery
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 2, 2026. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Jul 2, 2026
- owners notified
- Aug 7, 2026
- related complaints
- 477
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) 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 while parked or driving.
- Risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 beginning July 17, 2026.
Recall number 26V431000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 477 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 26V431000
Is there a recall on the 2022-2024 Kia EV6 and Kia EV9 traction battery?
Yes. Recall 26V431000, reported on July 2, 2026, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V431000?
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 beginning July 17, 2026.
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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