NHTSA Campaign 26V431000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Filed by Kia America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 26V431000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
- The risk
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
Reported February 7, 2026
Vehicles covered by 26V431000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 26V431000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.