I had a major issue, needed a battery module replaced, and it took over 3 months for the part to come in. That being said I still love the car and do not regret my decision to buy it at all.
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POLL: How reliable has your EV6 been?
This poll is for owners that have had their car for at least 6 months, since for many people, the first few months are problem-free.
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Besides the recall for the Meridian amp and the parking brake - no problems here. Purchased March 2022. However, I've only done one USB infotainment update and none of the TSBs to date. I plan on getting applicable TSB updates at my next servie.
I just want my USB port to work so that I can use Android Auto without disconnecting.
Only major issue I had was the Dodge Ram that ran a stop sign and put it in the shop for 3 months
My vote is option E:
"A big issue that required an appointment with the dealership, but remains unresolved."
Anyone with the charger overtemp issue fit here. My car can't meet the advertised AC or DC charging rates. Living with degraded performance... it ought to be a choice, too.
That said, the car's as close to perfect as I could ask, otherwise.
"A big issue that required an appointment with the dealership, but remains unresolved."
Anyone with the charger overtemp issue fit here. My car can't meet the advertised AC or DC charging rates. Living with degraded performance... it ought to be a choice, too.
That said, the car's as close to perfect as I could ask, otherwise.
Before EV6 rollout, I put a deposit on an Ionic 5 in a town about 90 minutes away. Has it all worked out over the phone to pick up on Thursday (Wednesday was the sales guy day off). On the day I was supposed to pick it up, the sales guy called me and said the car was gone. Another guy sold t the car on the day he was off. Really upset. I got my $$ back (credit card) and started my search -- this time smarter. It was a time when the dealers had NO cars to sell. I looked up the most junior sales agent at my local Kia dealership and told him, "get me an EV6 and I will buy it". Of course, he was junior so he was working the late shift a few days later when the dealership took their initial delivery of three EV6's at 9pm (2/20/22). He called me and I drove right down arriving after the dealership closed. Worked out most of the deal right there. I drove it around the lot, but couldn't drive it more than a 3-4 MPH because it was yet "unprogrammed" and only had the ability to crawl into the service bay. The Sales guy asked me to come in the next morning at 8:30 (they opened at 9) so someone higher in the organization could not say dibs on the car. I asked for a delivery that afternoon (Friday) and they agreed. When I came to pick it up, the Sales Mgr pulled me aside and said that they had their initial delivery call with Kia that morning and they were told not to deliver any EV6's until after the Super Bowl commercials played Sunday. He relented and let me take the car...with the admonishment that, "please don't flaunt it around until after the Super Bowl...3 days away.
As for the reliability, I have about 13k miles on my EV6. Just like my previous Kia (2012 Sportage), I have had no problems whatsoever. I received the recall SW update in the first 3000 miles or so. I received the another SW update when my wife took it to the dealer to get the tires rotated (free). I have made two major modifications. I added a powered subwoofer in place of the passive OEM (that post is here with pics -- several months back) and I purchased and installed the the interior lighting kit from Kia Parts.
My biggest wish...I wish that the seats would remember their lumbar support settings -- both after a restart and when I push the Driver 1/2 button. Not a big complaint. Mine is a Charcoal EV6 Wind AWD.
As for the reliability, I have about 13k miles on my EV6. Just like my previous Kia (2012 Sportage), I have had no problems whatsoever. I received the recall SW update in the first 3000 miles or so. I received the another SW update when my wife took it to the dealer to get the tires rotated (free). I have made two major modifications. I added a powered subwoofer in place of the passive OEM (that post is here with pics -- several months back) and I purchased and installed the the interior lighting kit from Kia Parts.
My biggest wish...I wish that the seats would remember their lumbar support settings -- both after a restart and when I push the Driver 1/2 button. Not a big complaint. Mine is a Charcoal EV6 Wind AWD.
13 months old - minor issues but none resolved (cause they either resolved themselves or it's so minor, no dealer is gonna take the time to resolve it)
"Issues"
One of the first 200 units in Canada. GT-Line Package 2. Currently at 23,000km.
"Issues"
- Had the front motor grind noise during a road trip last summer but went away after a day
- Passenger side A-pillar trim rattle
- Creaky auto-pop out handles (There's a TSB for it but I'm debating whether I want to request it since it requires the door panels to be removed and I might end up with more rattles in the future from the removal and replacement of the door panel trims. And it seems Kia loves modular pieces, and thus it seems like the door panel will be in many pieces, rather than a few large pieces of trim)
- Cracked radar sensor cover
One of the first 200 units in Canada. GT-Line Package 2. Currently at 23,000km.
This is also the only thing on my car that doesn't work properly. Everything else has been flawless. We've put on about 13k miles.I just want my USB port to work so that I can use Android Auto without disconnecting.
There is quick fix that will take u no more than 5 mins.... open the bottom panel where the USB connections are. Find the the blue connector that is inserted where the infotainment system is. Either remove and replug or just push it forward a bit tighter until u hear a click.. that will fix the issue. It fixed mine permanently.I just want my USB port to work so that I can use Android Auto without disconnecting.
I have enjoyed the car for 7 months and 8000 miles. Have had two major (12v dead battery and AC compressor failure) and two minor problems (amp failure and tire imbalance) that were not hard to diagnose but took a long time back and forth with KIA Engineering in Korea and long lead time on parts. Love driving the car, but it’s been at the dealership longer than I like. Doesn’t bode well for future availability and reliability. It’s got a great warranty and all but doesn’t do me much good sitting at the dealer.
I have had mine since October. I absolutely loved it until we also purchased an i4 E35. It is solid BMWI have enjoyed the car for 7 months and 8000 miles. Have had two major (12v dead battery and AC compressor failure) and two minor problems (amp failure and tire imbalance) that were not hard to diagnose but took a long time back and forth with KIA Engineering in Korea and long lead time on parts. Love driving the car, but it’s been at the dealership longer than I like. Doesn’t bode well for future availability and reliability. It’s got a great warranty and all but doesn’t do me much good sitting at the dealer.
thru and thru, and was relatively the same cost. The EV6 is good, but there are a number of annoyances, the main one being the “charging failed” notice. The dealer knows this to be an issue
with the EV6 but claims they will need the car “for an undetermined amount of time to figure it out”.
I have little confidence with KIA service…”been there, done that”….
Already did it.. it's improved but not totally fixed the issue.There is quick fix that will take u no more than 5 mins.... open the bottom panel where the USB connections are. Find the the blue connector that is inserted where the infotainment system is. Either remove and replug or just push it forward a bit tighter until u hear a click.. that will fix the issue. It fixed mine permanently.
Same here. But after the fairly simple 'operation', it's been largely fixed.This is also the only thing on my car that doesn't work properly. Everything else has been flawless. We've put on about 13k miles.
I'm having the same USB issues and drop outs. Did the fix a couple times and yes it works, but it seemed to only work for a week then needed to apply it again. People on the IONIC 5 forums think it may be a voltage thing but it's too soon to tell. The next step I'm going to try something to keep the tension off that blue cable with a tie. I would like to order a new harness and try that because my time is worth more than trying to prove it to my dealer.
EV6 FE 18.6k miles. Been to dealer for maintenance twice. Only issues are hilding memory profile settings between drivers.
Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Drove a 1600 mile trip, drove in the mountains, on slippery wet leaf covered roads. Handled like a dream, super reliable. Just a blast to drive.This poll is for owners that have had their car for at least 6 months, since for many people, the first few months are problem-free.
Think anyone who had there car at the beginning will have more issues then new cars as the issues raised with those cars would resolve in future issues not having this issues so the newer your car the less chance of any issues.
Mine has spent a few days at the dealers for issues but then mine was one of the first.
Mine has spent a few days at the dealers for issues but then mine was one of the first.
Nary an issue....super stoked about the car, its looks, comfort, performance and the attention it gets!This poll is for owners that have had their car for at least 6 months, since for many people, the first few months are problem-free.
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