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
2025 Kia EV6 problems
A 2025 Kia EV6 is now a year old, so an average example has covered around 13,500 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2025 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2025 Kia EV6 is a year old, so an average example has covered roughly 13,500 miles. At that mileage most documented faults are still ahead of it, so servicing evidence matters more than wear. A further 2 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
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
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
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
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
Inspecting a 2025 Kia EV6?
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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.