On 13 July 2022, Kia Ireland announced a voluntary recall of certain Kia EV6 passenger vehicles. The recall concerns a fault in the Electrical Shift Control Unit (SCU), which may cause the parking mechanism to disengage while in position P. This defect poses a serious rollaway risk, increasing the chance of accidents or injuries.
Affected Vehicles
- Make/Model: Kia EV6
- Market: Republic of Ireland
- Production Dates: 17 July 2021 – 2 May 2022
- Number of Vehicles Affected in Ireland: 896
- Distributor: Kia Ireland
Details of the Fault
The safety issue lies in the Electrical Shift Control Unit (SCU):
- A malfunction in the SCU can cause the parking mechanism to disengage unexpectedly.
- This may allow the vehicle to roll away while parked in “P” (Park).
- The issue increases the risk of injury to occupants, pedestrians, and other road users.
Risks
- Vehicle rollaway when parked
- Increased risk of collisions or property damage
- Potential injury to vehicle occupants and pedestrians
What Owners Should Do
Kia Ireland will contact owners of affected vehicles directly. Recommended actions:
- Contact an authorised Kia dealer immediately.
- Dealers will inspect and repair/replace the SCU if necessary.
- All recall-related repairs will be carried out free of charge.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
- Contact Kia Ireland customer service or your nearest Kia dealership.
- Use Kia’s official VIN Recall Checker Tool: Kia Recall Lookup
- Visit the CCPC Recall Database for official updates.
Official Sources
FAQs
Q: How many Kia EV6 vehicles are affected in Ireland?
A: 896 vehicles.
Q: What model years are included?
A: Vehicles produced between July 2021 and May 2022.
Q: What is the defect?
A: A malfunction in the Electrical Shift Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, causing rollaway risk.
Disclaimer
This recall information is based on details provided by Kia Ireland and the CCPC. Information was accurate as of July 2022. Vehicle owners should always confirm recall status directly with Kia before taking action.
