Kia EV6 Recalled Again In India Over ICCU Issue
Kia India has announced a voluntary recall for 1,380 units of the EV6 manufactured between March 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023. The recall addresses a software update in the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) to improve the performance of the 12V auxiliary battery. This follows a similar recall issued in July 2024.
Kia EV6 Recalled Again In India Over ICCU Issue
Kia has recalled 1,380 units of the EV6 due to a software-related issue in the ICCU, which could impact the charging and performance of the 12V auxiliary battery. This battery is responsible for powering essential vehicle functions such as lights, wipers and the infotainment system.
Kia said that that it will directly inform the owners of affected vehicles about the recall and customers are advised to contact their nearest Kia dealership to schedule an appointment for the software update. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has been notified about the recall.
Kia Motor unveiled the facelift of the Kia EV6 at the Auto Expo 2025, One of the major highlights of the new Kia EV6 is its advanced safety features. Bookings for the updated EV6 began on January 17, 2025, but the official launch date has not been announced.
New Safety and Driver Assistance Features Of Kia Updated EV6
The updated EV6 includes an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS 2.0) with 27 safety and assistance features. Compared to the previous model, five new functions have been added:
- Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) for city driving, pedestrians, cyclists, and junction turns
- FCA for junction crossings
- FCA for lane change assistance (oncoming and side)
- FCA with evasive steering assist
- Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
The updated EV6 now features an 84-kWh battery, up from the previous 77.4 kWh unit that gives the vehicle a driving range of over 650 km. The electric motor generates 320.5 bhp of power and 605 Nm of torque. The fast-charging capability allows the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using a 350 kW DC charger.
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