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2021–2025 Kia EV6 · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Kia EV6 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£250–£1,800
Top three risks, from
£620
Worst case, everything
£5,200

The single priciest documented job on the 2021–2025 Kia EV6 is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £860£5,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

BodyworkLow

Wind noise around frameless door seals at speed

Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800

Inspect · Check for wind noise around the doors at motorway speed

ElectricalMedium

Infotainment freezes and software update requirements

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Check the car has the latest software update and test all screens

SuspensionMedium

Rear suspension bush wear causing knocking noises

Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100

Inspect · Check for knocking over bumps and inspect bushes for perishing

ElectricalMedium

12V battery drain issues on early production cars

Starting & charging parts£150–£650

Inspect · Check the 12V battery condition and ask about any flat battery history

InteriorLow

Dashboard and trim rattles particularly around the centre console

Interior trim repair£90–£450

Inspect · Drive over rough surfaces and listen for rattles around the centre console

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Kia EV6 this week?

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