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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Kia EV6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Kia EV6

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
50Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE KIA EV6

The Kia EV6 is a sleek, performance-oriented electric crossover SUV targeting tech-savvy buyers who want driving excitement alongside zero-emission credentials. Positioned squarely against rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E, the EV6 has earned a reputation as one of the more driver-focused entries in the rapidly growing electric SUV segment, appealing to both early adopters and mainstream family shoppers.

VERDICT

The 2025 Kia EV6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Kia EV6 as one of the most compelling electric crossovers available, praising its engaging driving dynamics, fast charging capability, and well-resolved interior. Most consider it a benchmark in its segment for driver appeal. Some reviewers note that, as a newer platform, it continues to mature, and they encourage buyers to stay current on any manufacturer updates.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20736

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech5/10
Defect record19.5/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Kia EV6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

50 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 37Power Train 11Fuel/Propulsion System 9Unknown Or Other 7Engine 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3

Other EV6 years

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20736), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Kia Ev6 2025. Class rank 17 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure