ElectricalMedium
12V battery drain issues on early production cars
- Typically appears
- 20,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the 12V battery condition and ask about any flat battery history
2021 Kia EV6 problems
A 2021 Kia EV6 is now 5 years old, so an average example has covered around 67,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2021 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2021 Kia EV6 is 5 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 67,500 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2021 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~68k miles an average 2021 car has covered.
SuspensionMedium
Rear suspension bush wear causing knocking noises
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for knocking over bumps and inspect bushes for perishing
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Infotainment freezes and software update requirements
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check the car has the latest software update and test all screens
InteriorLow
Dashboard and trim rattles particularly around the centre console
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Drive over rough surfaces and listen for rattles around the centre console
BodyworkLow
Wind noise around frameless door seals at speed
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check for wind noise around the doors at motorway speed
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Check this exact carKia EV6 · frequently asked questions
Is the EV6 as reliable as the Ioniq 5?
Yes, they share the same platform and have a similarly strong reliability record.
Should I check the 12V battery before buying?
Yes, early cars had some 12V drain issues, so a health check is a sensible precaution.
Is the EV6's battery health a concern?
Not generally, but always request a battery state-of-health report before purchase.
Are there any trim quality concerns?
Minor rattles around the centre console occur but are inexpensive to resolve.