Dealer visit checklist
2022 Kia EV6 checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
This is a year to avoid
- • 2.6x more owner complaints than nearby model years
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2022 Kia EV6 problems to check
- Software glitches requiring OTA updates or dealer resets, particularly affecting the infotainment and HVAC systems
- Heat pump efficiency loss in sub-freezing temperatures reducing real-world winter range by 15-25%
- Occasional 12V auxiliary battery failures leading to no-start situations, a known issue across E-GMP platform vehicles
- Some owners report wind noise from door seals and A-pillar at highway speeds
- DC fast charging speeds occasionally throttle earlier than expected, especially in warm climates without active thermal pre-conditioning
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 EV6 vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Kia America, Inc.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Kia America, Inc.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: Kia America, Inc.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $37,500 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away