2022 KIA EV6: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 22V322000 · 9,014 units potentially affected · filed May 11, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V322000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC236
- Manufacturer
- KIA Motors America
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 9,014
- Report received
- May 11, 2022
- Owner letters
- May 25, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA EV6 2022