NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 22V322000
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Published May 12, 2022 · Recall initiated: May 11, 2022
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- EV6
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2022 KIA EV6
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US