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NHTSA campaign 26V431000

Park Outside: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Kia America, Inc.

Potential units
8
Report received
Jul 2, 2026
Manufacturer ID
SC375

Recall summary

What is being recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2024 Kia Ev6Unknown - 09/14/2023
Vehicle2023 Kia Ev6Production dates not reported
Vehicle2024 Kia Ev910/28/2023 - 10/28/2023
Vehicle2022 Kia Ev612/30/2021 - Unknown

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files