KIA EV6 2022: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V322000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | EV6 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-05-25 | 2022-05-11 | 2022-05-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC236
Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9014
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
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.
