Recalls by ModelNissan Leaf vs Kia EV6: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Nissan Leaf has 20 recalls and 1,123 owner complaints; the Kia EV6 has 5 recalls and 553 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Nissan Leaf | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 20 | 5 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1,123 | 553 |
| Crashes reported | 67 | 20 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 3 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 9 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical System | Electrical System |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Nissan LeafKia EV6
Every model year
Nissan Leaf: top problems
Electrical System536
Service Brakes242
Unknown or other165
Fuel System142
Air Bags92
Power Train66
Kia EV6: top problems
Electrical System414
Fuel System98
Power Train97
Unknown or other68
Engine40
Service Brakes27
Does your car have an open recall?
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Questions
Which has more problems, the Nissan Leaf or the Kia EV6?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 1,123 complaints about the Nissan Leaf and 553 about the Kia EV6 with NHTSA, so the Kia EV6 has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Nissan Leaf or the Kia EV6?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Nissan Leaf and 5 for the Kia EV6 since model year 2000.