Kia EV6 Recall R/2022/173: Shifter Control Unit (Scu) Upgrade, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 May 2022
- Launched
- 3,805
- vehicles in the UK
- 221058
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled EV6 vehicles built between 17 July 2021 and 2 May 2022. A voltage fluctuation may occur when the vehicle is switched off and in the parked position resulting in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism. The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicles identified require a software update for the Shifter Control Unit (SCU). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A voltage fluctuation may occur when the vehicle is switched off and in the parked position resulting in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHIFTER CONTROL UNIT (SCU) UPGRADE. Defect: A voltage fluctuation may occur when the vehicle is switched off and in the parked position resulting in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism. Remedy: The vehicles identified require a software update for the Shifter Control Unit (SCU).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a temporary disengagement of the parking mechanism.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the vehicles identified require a software update for the Shifter Control Unit (SCU). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
EV6 built between 17 July 2021 and 2 May 2022 may be included. Kia estimates 3,805 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 221058 or the DVSA reference R/2022/173. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| EV6Kia EV6 intergrated charge control unit recall | Low | R/2024/197 | |
| EV6, Niro SG2Kia EV6 and Niro SG2 driveshaft recall | Urgent | R/2024/163 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2022/122 on 30 May 2022, for some vehicles do not have an audible warning when the rear fog lamp is left switched on. The one launched after it was R/2022/328 on 30 Nov 2022, for there is a risk the automatic gear shift lever could be moved out of Park without the foot…. You can also see every Kia recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/173, launched 30 May 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.