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.
Kia America – Vehicle Rollaway from Software Error
| Report Received Date | 05/11/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V322000 |
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | SC236 |
| Potentially Affected | 9014 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V322000) |
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