Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2026 Kia EV6: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Kia EV6 at 83–115 MPGe combined with 231–319 miles of EPA-rated range across 5 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
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EPA combined MPGe
83–115
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Kia EV6 recalls
We could not find the 2026 Kia EV6 in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Kia EV6 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV6 AWD GT | Electric (175 and 303 kW PMSM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 87/79/83 MPGe | 231 mi 41 kWh/100 mi | $900 | 0 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Electric (74 and 165 kW PMSM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 117/95/106 MPGe | 295 mi 31.6 kWh/100 mi | $700 | 0 |
| EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) | Electric (74 and 165 kW PMSM) | Single-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 106/89/97 MPGe | 270 mi 34.6 kWh/100 mi | $800 | 0 |
| EV6 Long Range RWD | Electric (168 kW PMSM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128/101/114 MPGe | 319 mi 29.6 kWh/100 mi | $650 | 0 |
| EV6 Standard Range RWD | Electric (125 kW PMSM) | Single-speed | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 128/103/115 MPGe | 237 mi 29.2 kWh/100 mi | $650 | 0 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Kia EV6 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 8.2% | Standard & Optional |
| 2026 KIA EV6 SUV BEV RWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 8.2% | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Kia EV6 owner complaints
We could not match the 2026 Kia EV6 to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
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Other 2026 Kia models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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