Kia Ev6 recall (22V322000)

Kia · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V322000
Report Received: 2022-05-11
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Make: Kia
Model(s): EV6
Model Year(s): 2022
Component: PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potentially Affected Units: 9,014

Defect 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.

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.

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