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NHTSARecalled May 11, 2022 · #22V322000

Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice