MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Kia EV6 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 534 total NHTSA owner complaints and 11 federal recall campaigns for the Kia EV6.
Best EV6 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All EV6 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 EV6 | 6.6 / 10 | 53(26.5/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 EV6 | 3.5 / 10 | 71(35.5/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 EV6 | 3.6 / 10 | 135(67.5/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 EV6 | 3.5 / 10 | 275(137.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 EV6 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |