2023 Kia EV6 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2023 Kia EV6 belongs to a Kia EV6 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion EV6 entirely. It is configured as all-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). The 2023 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2022) and later (2026) EV6 model years also documented.
Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 11 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (53), electrical system,fuel/propulsion system (8), power train,electrical system,fuel/propulsion system (8). A representative report reads: "ICCU failure, a well known issue with these cars." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated....
EPA range is about 310 miles on a full charge, 79 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $950.
Quick Specs
| EPA range | 310 miles |
| Efficiency | 79 MPGe combined |
| Est. annual charging | $950 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 58 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.