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severe 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Electrical accounts for 49% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 3 categories tracked.
All 2 active electrical recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY044) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY044) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and/or the ICCU Fuse on 2022-2024MY EV6 (CV1) vehicles produced from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024. The affected vehicles may exhibit difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, and/or display of the “Check electric vehicle system” warning message. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the ICCU with abo
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICCU, which may result in the difficulty or inability to charge your vehicle using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging and/or inability to use the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function to supply AC electric power to
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY044.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY044) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners for certain repairs related to the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in 2022-2024 MY EV6 vehicles manufactured from November 17, 2021 through July 22, 2024, from 10 years / 100,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address concerns involving the ICCU, which may result in the difficulty or inability to charge the subject vehicles using Level 1 or Level 2 AC charging a
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2024 Kia EV6 vehicles describe a pattern of sudden ICCU failure that cuts electrical power regardless of traction battery charge (often 80–95% full). Failures occur while driving on highways, on residential streets, in driveways, and while parked, with no prior warning in most cases. When the ICCU fails mid-drive, the vehicle enters limp mode or dies completely, causing loss of steering assist and regenerative braking—critical safety concerns in traffic. Owners report loud pops, dashboard warnings like "Check Electric Vehicle System" and "Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply," and complete electrical system shutdown. The high-voltage fuse or inverter sometimes fails alongside the ICCU, with one owner reporting an inverter found "burnt and charred." Associated 12-volt battery discharge also occurs repeatedly in some vehicles. Failures cluster early in ownership (some within weeks, one at 616 miles) and continue after dealership repair or software-only recall (SC327). Dealerships confirm ICCU failure and replace the unit under warranty, though one dealer initially misdiagnosed the problem and some owners report uncertainty about permanent fixes given recurrence on social media discussion groups. Owners express concern this is a systemic hardware defect affecting multiple Kia and Hyundai EV models, noting they cannot obtain manufacturer confirmation that the vehicle is safe or that the root cause has been addressed.
Same Kia EV6 electrical reports on nearby years: 2022 · 2023 · 2025
The ICCU fails suddenly without warning, severing the connection between the high-voltage traction battery and the 12-volt electrical system. The vehicle loses all electrical power or drops into limp mode (severely speed-limited), becoming unsafe to drive. Owners report the failure occurs while driving, after startup, or while parked, regardless of traction battery charge state (some report 80–95% charge).
When: Between 616 miles and approximately 14,000 miles; most clusters occur early in ownership (weeks to months). One owner reports initial failure at 13,954 miles, second failure at ~14,000 miles.
Symptoms owners cite: Pop or thunk sound from rear electrical area; Check Electric Vehicle System warning on display; Stop Vehicle and Check Power Supply message; 12V battery discharge warnings (recurring); Complete loss of power or sudden transition to limp mode; Unable to start vehicle; no electrical response to ignition; Loss of steering assist in active traffic; Vehicle locked in gear; cannot shift to neutral; Inability to charge vehicle; Screen blackout then reboot with no warning
Codes mentioned: SC327 recall code (software-only fix applied in some cases, but did not prevent hardware failure)
Repairs/costs cited: ICCU replacement is standard fix; typically takes 5 days to one month for parts and repair. One owner reports replacement part had different model number but identical performance/failure risk. Associated fuse or 3-way valve assembly also failed in some cases. One dealer initially misdiagnosed as 12V battery failure; second dealership confirmed ICCU.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall SC327/SC302 released; involves software update. However, owners report the software-only fix did not prevent subsequent ICCU hardware failure. Kia initially denied some cases as warranty-covered defects rather than safety recalls, per owner complaints. Warranty covers replacement; loaner/rental car availability varies by dealership.
The 12V battery discharges unexpectedly and completely, leaving the vehicle unable to start. Multiple jump-starts required. Pattern suggests the ICCU is not properly charging or maintaining the 12V system from the high-voltage battery. Some owners experienced this repeatedly despite 12V battery replacement.
When: Can occur at any point during ownership; one rental car experienced three discharge events within weeks. Owner #7 had two separate incidents, weeks apart, requiring 7-day diagnostic periods each.
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle will not start; 12V battery fully discharged despite recent charge; Requires jump-start to become operational; 12V charging system fails to recharge after jump-start; Battery discharge warning appears almost daily or intermittently
Repairs/costs cited: Jump-start required to restore temporary operation. 12V battery replacement offered in some cases but does not resolve underlying ICCU charge-supply problem. No repair cost cited by owners.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Kia service centers have replaced 12V batteries under warranty in some cases without diagnosing or replacing the root-cause ICCU.
High-voltage fuse or inverter experiences thermal failure, producing audible pop or pop-like sounds and potential fire symptoms. One owner (#8) reported inverter found 'burnt and charred showing evidence of a fire in the system' after a highway failure. Another owner (#6, though involving external charger) noted burning plastic smell and damaged breaker.
When: Can occur at very low mileage (one instance at 616 miles, less than a month of ownership). Others within first year.
Symptoms owners cite: Loud pop sound from rear or vehicle; Burning plastic smell near charging hub or breaker; Charging connector extremely hot to touch; Charger hub overheating; Evidence of char or fire damage on inverter; Fuse blown
Repairs/costs cited: Fuse replacement; one owner's inverter showed char and potential fire damage, raising questions about repair adequacy vs. replacement need. One case involved damaged breaker requiring electrician replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer confirmed and replaced fuse and ICCU under warranty in cases where both failed together. No recall specifically addressing inverter/fuse thermal failure noted.
When ICCU fails during active driving, the vehicle loses or severely reduces steering assist and automatic regenerative braking control. This creates acute collision risk on highways and in traffic.
When: Coincident with ICCU failure events, mid-drive.
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of power steering assist; Inability to control steering wheel or jerking steering response; Loss of regenerative braking function; Vehicle stuck in gear (cannot shift to neutral); Unexpected emergency braking (owner #14 reports injury from this); Limp mode with reduced maximum speed (25–55 mph)
Repairs/costs cited: ICCU replacement restores function. No interim failsafe or override noted by owners.
Vehicle screens blank out, reboot without warning, or display recurring error messages that appear then disappear. One owner reports check engine light came on at rental and would not stay off after reset. Another reports screen blanking and reboot with no prior warning.
When: Early in vehicle operation; one rental car from day of rental onwards.
Symptoms owners cite: Dashboard screens go black and reboot; Check engine light stays on or reappears after reset; Repeated battery discharge warnings (daily or multiple times); Error messages display then disappear; No incremental warning before catastrophic failure in many cases
Repairs/costs cited: No repair noted for intermittent warnings unless they precede ICCU replacement.
Synthesized from 33 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
I've had to have my rental car jumped 3 times now, the check engine light has been on since I rented it, had to be reset and is now back on. I believe it's the 12v battery, it pops up warnings of battery discharge almost daily. All 3 times it was shut off and when I went to start it, it wouldn't turn on, 3 seperate people have jumped it for me now in 3 different locations, the last one being…
Multiple times the 12V battery has died without warning. Once in driveway while engine was charged to 93%, once while parked at work parking lot at charging station. Both times the car had to be jumped by AAA and driven to the dealership where it sat for 7 days each time with NO diagnosis, no loaner, no rental, and no transport. Finally after the second time, the dealership replaced the 12V…
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY, PROPULSION system:Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) Description: This vehicle previously had the mandated safety recall software update (Campaign SC327) applied by an authorized Kia dealership in December 2024 to protect the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU). The corporate recall remedy failed. In January 2026, the vehicle…
Does not ac charge and no codes present
I had an ICCU failure on 4/12/26. I was fortunate enough to be close to home, so I was able to get back home before the vehicle dropped into reduced power mode. As has been reported many other places, I heard a loud pop and moments later a number or warning messages came up on the display. It was towed to the dealer the following day and has been confirmed to be an ICCU failure.
It's a meaningful issue. 33 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.