The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 40 of 55 complaints (73%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 78 in 2024 to 55 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 55
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $650–$900
- Combined MPG
- 83–115
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 650–950 | 650–900 | 650–900 | 650–900 | 650–800 | |
| Combined MPGe | 79–117 | 83–117 | 83–115 | 83–115 | 97–115 | |
| City / Highway MPGe | 85–136 / 74–101 | 88–136 / 77–101 | 87–128 / 79–103 | 87–128 / 79–103 | 106–128 / 89–103 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Complaints filed | 139 | 78 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia EV6 have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Kia EV6?
Electrical: 40 of 55 NHTSA complaints (73%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Kia EV6 get?
EPA rates it 83–115 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Kia EV6?
EPA estimates $650–$900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 87 MPGe (low) | 79 MPGe (low) | 83 MPGe (low) | $900 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 117 MPGe | 95 MPGe | 106 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 106 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 97 MPGe | $800 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 128 MPGe (high) | 101 MPGe | 114 MPGe | $650 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 128 MPGe (high) | 103 MPGe (high) | 115 MPGe (high) | $650 (low) | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.