2022-2024 Kia EV6 High-Voltage Battery Recall (26V431)
Kia America, Inc. · 8 vehicles · Reported July 2, 2026
Kia America, Inc. is recalling 8 2022-2024 Kia EV6; 2024 Kia EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. A fire increases the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 26V431 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V431000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | SC375 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 2, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Kia EV6; 2024 Kia EV9 |
| Units affected | 8 |
| Build dates | October 28, 2023 to October 28, 2023 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery |
| Safety risk | A fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Kia EV6 in recall 26V431?
The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 EV6 with recall 26V431?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 26V431, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V431?
Recall 26V431 covers 8 vehicles: 2022-2024 Kia EV6; 2024 Kia EV9.
NHTSA lists 8 vehicles in this campaign, built October 28, 2023 to October 28, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Kia | EV6 |
| 2024 | Kia | EV9 |
What is the fix for the EV6 high-voltage battery recall?
Yes. 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.
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.
When was recall 26V431 announced?
Kia America, Inc. reported recall 26V431 to NHTSA on July 2, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 7, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Kia America, Inc.'s filing). |
| October 28, 2023 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 2, 2026 | Kia America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V431000. |
| August 7, 2026 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 3 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your EV6 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my EV6 is part of recall 26V431?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V431 is open on your EV6, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V431000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should EV6 owners do about recall 26V431?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V431000 applies to your EV6.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Kia dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any traction battery symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are EV6 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 697 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 463 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 26V431 was reported on July 2, 2026, owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (31%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after July 2, 2026, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 697 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 463 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Kia EV6: 277 complaints in total, 209 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Kia EV9: 207 complaints in total, 100 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2023 Kia EV6: 137 complaints in total, 101 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2024 Kia EV6: 76 complaints in total, 53 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I am told my car did have the software update for the instrument display but I still experienced issue where I turn on the car and the display in the middle is completely black except it shows D for the gear I am in.
2024 Kia EV9 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11635659, filed January 13, 2025
Main gauge cluster display blank. No speed info, charge info, etc.
2024 Kia EV9 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11638603, filed January 26, 2025
The blank screen software recall has not fixed the screen that goes blank. It is still happening. This was after a dealership visit to address the recalls.
2024 Kia EV9 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11642401, filed February 13, 2025
Can recall 26V431 make my EV6 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this traction battery recall means their EV6 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022-2024 Kia EV6 waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 Kia EV6 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 26V431
Did the recall 26V431 fix work?
Since recall 26V431 was reported on July 2, 2026, owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 4 of them (31%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 7, 2026.
Is the 26V431000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my EV6 is part of recall 26V431000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 26V431000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Kia. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.