Kia EV6: The rear left driveshafts can break

26/05/2025

Kia is recalling 2,977 vehicles of the EV6 model series manufactured between 26. 1. 2023 and 10. 4. 2023. The reason for the recall are improperly heat-treated driveshafts that can break and lead to loss of the drive.

At an authorised workshop, the inner rear left driveshaft needs to be replaced.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “13897R“. The internal manufacturer codes are “241022“.

Recall details

Make:	Kia
Model:	EV6
Year of manufacture:	2023
Production:	26. 1. 2023 – 10. 4. 2023
Extent:	2,977
Code:	241022
KBA publication date:	19. 5. 2025

Source: KBA 13897R (Search Rückrufcode: 241022)

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