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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V431000·Announced 2026-07-02

Kia Recalls EV6 and EV9 Models Due to Battery Fire Risk

Kia is recalling 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles because high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, creating a fire hazard.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery misalignment) that can lead to fire, which the source text states increases the risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the high voltage battery cells, which may contain misaligned electrodes. This condition can lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.

A fire increases the risk of injury. 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 NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
KIA EV9, EV6
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EV9
  • EV6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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