Kia EV6: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 12,259 Kia EV6 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2021 and 2026.
In a sample of 373 cars, 24.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (10.2% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 2 recalls for this model; 0.6% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.3% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 10.2% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 7.2% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 4.6% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 4% |
| Tyre damaged | 1.6% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 0.8% |
| Wipers not working properly | 0.5% |
| Tyre bulging | 0.3% |
| Battery insecurely mounted | 0.3% |
| Tyre pressures on one axle unequal | 0.3% |
Share of 373 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 6.7% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 12,259 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.3% |
| Used as a taxi | 1.6% |
| First registered | 2021 to 2026 |
All Kia EV6 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | transmission and drivetrain | – | 91 |
| 2022-06-01 | brakes | – | 3,508 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Kia EV6 fail the APK?
In a sample of 373 cars first registered 2012–2021, 24.1% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Kia EV6?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (10.2%), wipers give insufficient visibility (7.2%), tyre tread depth insufficient (4.6%).
Does the Kia EV6 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 2 recalls. 0.6% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Kia models
Picanto · Niro · Sportage · Rio · Ceed · Stonic · Venga · Cee · EV3 · Xceed · Sorento · Proceed · Soul · Carens · EV5
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.