NHTSA Recall 22V322000
Filed by Kia America, Inc.. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 2022-05-11. An estimated 9,014 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC236
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.