2022–2024 Kia EV6 & Kia EV9 Electrical System Recall 26V431000 (Kia SC375)

NHTSA recall 26V431000 (Kia recall SC375) covers about 8 2022–2024 Kia EV6 & Kia EV9 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 2, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V431000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

8
vehicles affected (potential)
2022–2024
model years
Jul 2, 2026
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (propulsion system, traction battery)

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 remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Kia recall number SC375

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V431000 as SC375. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC375 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Kia EV62022–2024—
Kia EV92024—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 2, 2026
Owner notification
Aug 7, 2026
Build dates covered
Dec 30, 2021 to Oct 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 26V431000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V431000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V431000 or SC375). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V431000?

NHTSA recall 26V431000 (Kia recall SC375) covers about 8 2022–2024 Kia EV6 & Kia EV9 vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 2, 2026. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V431000?

NHTSA's record for 26V431000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V431000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V431000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Kia recall number for 26V431000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC375. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC375) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V431000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V431000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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