Recall
Kia Ev6 — 22V322000
NHTSA ID
22V322000
Make
Kia
Model
Ev6
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-05-11
Component
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
9,014
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC236
Summary
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles. A software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to rollaway.
Consequence
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Drivers are recommended to park their vehicles on level ground and avoid parking on a slope/inclined surface whenever possible until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC236.