2022 Kia EV6 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 271 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Kia EV6 overview page.
What owners report
“When driving at 35 mph on level ground, a loud "pop" was heard and the vehicle immediately lost power and warning messages having to do…”NHTSA complaint 11576449 — filed 03/10/2024
“The car suddenly lost power and stalled to a max speed of 22mph. The car showed a check electrical system please stop vehicle. This is…”NHTSA complaint 11572545 — filed 02/17/2024
“The vehicle completely lost power while driving. My wife came down a dirt road hill, made a left onto [XXX] in Duxbury, VT, heard a…”NHTSA complaint 11563788 — filed 01/05/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Kia EV6 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Kia EV6: 41 of 271 complaints on file (15.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia EV6 have in total?
271 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
