Kia high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
AFFECTED MODELS
Kia EV6 and EV9
VEHICLES AFFECTED
8
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.
COST
Free
The short version
Kia America, Inc. reported a problem with the propulsion system traction battery. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
WHY IT MATTERS
A fire increases the risk of injury.
WHAT TO DO
Take it to a dealer — they will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-431.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | Kia EV6 |
| 2024 | Kia EV9 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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