Above Average Reliability

2024 Kia EV6 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

CV ยท 58 kWh RWD (167hp) / 77.4 kWh RWD (225hp) / 77.4 kWh AWD (320hp) / 77.4 kWh GT AWD (576hp) ยท $37,000 - $55,000

Known Issues โ€” 2024 Kia EV6

MODERATE

800V battery thermal management glitches causing charging interruptions

CRITICAL

Rear motor failure on AWD variants โ€” check recall history

MINOR

Software bugs causing range display inaccuracy

MODERATE

12V auxiliary battery early failure

MINOR

Heat pump performance degradation below 14ยฐF (-10ยฐC)

MINOR

Interior rattle from A-pillar and dashboard

What to Inspect

  • High-voltage battery SoH โ€” request via OBD adapter or dealer scan
  • Rear motor recall status (AWD variants)
  • Charging system โ€” test AC Level 2 and DC fast charge
  • Software version and pending OTA updates
  • 12V auxiliary battery health
  • Interior rattle inspection

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Tire rotationevery 7,500 miles$50-$80
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$80-$120
Cabin air filterevery 15,000-30,000 miles$20-$40
12V auxiliary battery replacementevery 4-5 years$200-$350
AC refrigerant checkevery 4 years$100-$200
Brake pad inspection (regen braking extends life)every 30,000 miles$50-$80
Wiper bladesevery 1-2 years$30-$60

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