KIA EV6 2022: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

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.

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.