NHTSA recall 26V431000 · Jul 2, 2026
Kia America, Inc.: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire
Product
2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles
Hazard
A fire increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
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- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 8
- Manufacturer campaign number
- SC375
- NHTSA advisory
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is done.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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