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2023 Kia EV6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 EV6.

The 2023 Kia EV6 lands in the database with 131 owner complaints and four recalls, with the electrical system standing out as the most frequently reported concern. As the second model year in the 20222025 complaint window, it sits between the 2022 launch year, which carries the highest volume at 271 complaints, and the 2025 model year, which registers the lowest at 50. That placement makes the 2023 EV6 a useful midpoint in the model's early reliability history, showing a clear reduction from launch-year reports while still ahead of the cleaner later years.

Model year2026202520232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size255/40R21/XL 102YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length184.3 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height61 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4546 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the EV6 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.2–3.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.20 sec — 2023 GT
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023GT Elec 77.4-kWh3.20 sec11.60 sec576 hpAWD
2023GT Elec 77.4-kWh3.20 sec11.40 sec576 hpAWD
2023GT Elec 77.4-kWh3.50 sec11.80 sec576 hpAWD
2022Wind Elec 77.4-kWh4.40 sec13.10 sec320 hpAWD
2022Wind Elec 77.4-kWh4.40 sec13.20 sec320 hpAWD
2022GT-Line Elec 74+165-kW 77.4-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec320 hpAWD
2022GT-Line Elec 74+165-kW 77.4-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec320 hpAWD
2022GT-Line Elec 74+165-kW 77.4-kWh4.50 sec13.30 sec320 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 24,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 120,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Kia EV6 recorded 131 complaints, four recalls, zero investigations, and 67 technical service bulletins, marking a sharp decline from the 271 complaints, four recalls, two investigations, and 76 TSBs reported for 2022. Compared with the subsequent model years, the 2023 figure remains higher than the 70 complaints and three recalls of 2024 and the 50 complaints and zero recalls of 2025, but it shows the investigations dropping to zero after 2022. The recall count stayed steady at four from 2022 to 2023 before falling to three in 2024 and none in 2025, indicating a gradual improvement in recall frequency. Overall, the complaint and investigation trend across the generation is downward, with the 2023 year positioned as an intermediate step between the higher‑issue 2022 launch and the lower‑issue later years. Consequently, the 2023 EV6 offers a better complaint profile than its predecessor but still carries more recalls than the 2024‑2025 models, making it a reasonable, though not optimal, choice for a used‑car buyer seeking fewer recalls.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
67
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
131
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 131 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System54
Power Train,Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System9
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System8
Power Train,Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V057000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 31/01/2024

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, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…

24V200000Electrical System:12V/24V/48V BatteryReported 14/03/2024

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_BOD3362026-06-04StructureTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: KEY AND CYLINDER SET REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides…
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
WTY044_TSB2026-04-23Electrical SystemWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ICCU INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT…
WTY044_OWNR2026-04-22Electrical SystemWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY044) - This document is the owner…
WTY044_QA2026-04-21Electrical SystemWARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY044) - This document is the Question…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific EV6. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 EV6 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.