Recall 26V431 affects 8 2022-2024 Kia EV9 and EV6 vehicles for battery-cell fire risk. Park outside, limit charge to 80%. Repair is free.
A battery fire increases the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to 80%. Keep extra space around the vehicle when parked. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
Kia is recalling 8 vehicles, covering the 2022-2024 EV6 and the 2024 EV9, because high-voltage battery cells can have misaligned electrodes that can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Owners should park outside and away from structures, and the Kia dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The high voltage battery system in a Kia EV6 or EV9 stores the energy that powers the electric drive motor. Inside that battery are cells, and each cell has electrodes, the layered parts that hold and move electrical energy during charging and driving. Those layers have to sit in the right position for the cell to work safely.
In the recalled 2022-2024 Kia vehicles, some battery cells were built with misaligned electrodes because of a supplier quality deviation. That means the internal cell layers are not positioned as designed. Kia recall 26V431 says that condition can lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a dashboard message, noise, smell, or driving change that tells an owner the battery cell is about to fail.
Who's affected?
VINs become searchable on July 17, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not yet public.
| 2024 Kia EV9 | high-voltage traction battery |
|---|---|
| 2024 Kia EV6 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2023 Kia EV6 | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Kia EV6 | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 8 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A battery fire increases the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to 80%. Keep extra space around the vehicle when parked. Repair will be free at any franchised Kia dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2024 Kia EV9 or EV6 is included in this recall.
- Wait for Kia's owner letter before scheduling the high-voltage battery replacement, or call Kia customer service to ask when dealer scheduling opens.
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
- Limit charging to 80% or less until Kia replaces the high-voltage battery system assembly that contains the fire-risk battery cells.
- Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions and reference recall number 26V431 (Kia recall SC375) when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the final dealer repair opens, Kia's guidance is to park outside, park away from structures, and limit the battery charge to 80%. Once the repair is available, a Kia technician will replace the high voltage battery system assembly. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Kia used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for the same repair can ask Kia about documented out-of-pocket costs through that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 6, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 17, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V431?
Recall 26V431 covers 8 2022-2024 Kia EV9 and EV6 vehicles with high-voltage battery cells that can have misaligned electrodes. That defect can lead to a fire while parked or driving, increasing injury risk. Kia dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2024 Kia EV9 or EV6 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Kia is included in recall 26V431. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures, and limit charging to a maximum of 80%. Then contact a franchised Kia dealer to schedule the free battery system assembly replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 26V431, Kia dealers will replace the high-voltage battery system assembly free of charge at any franchised Kia dealer.
Is it safe to drive my Kia EV9 or EV6 before the repair?
The recall says the battery defect can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Kia has not issued a do-not-drive instruction, but owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and keep charging at or below 80% until the dealer completes the free repair.
When will Kia notify owners about recall 26V431?
Kia expects to mail owner notification letters on August 7, 2026. You do not need to wait for the letter if your VIN is included. Reference recall 26V431 or Kia recall number SC375 when you contact a Kia dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V431000 |
|---|---|
| Kia customer service | 1-800-333-4542 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V431 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V431000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →