DecodedCarsKia EV6
5 model years from 2022 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2022–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 319 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2022 (279)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,671 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 EV6 in brief
The 2026 Kia EV6 is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 185 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,639 lb (AWD 4dr Hatch).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 319 miles and takes about 6.2 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Kia EV6 has 5 model years in our data, from 2022 to 2026, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Station Wagons.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (408), fuel/propulsion system (98), power train (97).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2022 is the year to avoid.
2023 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 5 campaigns and 550 owner complaints.
How the 2022 EV6 compares
The 2022 Kia EV6 is a small station wagon powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,546 lb (AWD 4dr Hatch).
About the Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia since 2021. It is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
From the Wikipedia article "Kia EV6", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 EV6 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 319 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 EV6
78 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 2 fire reports · 6 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2022 EV6
279 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 11 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
EV6 changes by model year
- 2023
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 EV6
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →