Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V322000 Reported May 11, 2022

Vehicle rollaway from software error

Q: What is recall 22V322000?

NHTSA recall 22V322000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 11, 2022. It addresses: Vehicle rollaway from software error. The recall affects approximately 9,014 vehicles , with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Parking Brake · 9,014 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

22V322000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC236

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Parking Brake

Vehicles Affected

9,014

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 11, 2022

Completion Rate

99.18

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V322000 or campaign SC236.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 22V322000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V322000?

NHTSA recall 22V322000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on May 11, 2022. It addresses: Vehicle rollaway from software error. The recall affects approximately 9,014 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V322000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC236. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.