Kia EV6 Lemon Law

The Kia EV6 shares the E-GMP platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis EVs, and it shares the same Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) defect. The ICCU manages DC and AC charging and keeps the 12-volt battery charged; it can fail from overvoltage during the 12V charging cycle and from thermal loading.

When the ICCU fails, the EV6 typically warns "Power Limited," then progressively loses drive power until it stops moving — frequently stranding the driver. Some owners also report the vehicle won't charge or won't start.

Kia recalled 2022–2024 EV6 vehicles (NHTSA recall 24V200) to inspect and replace the ICCU and fuse as needed and update the software. When the repair doesn't resolve the problem, the failure returns, or parts are backordered for weeks, California's Lemon Law may apply.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your EV6 has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Kia EV6 qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Kia pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.