KIA EV6 vs Volkswagen GTI
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA EV6 | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 845 | 1,949 |
| Model years covered | 2022–2025 | 1985–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2022 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 40 | 63 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.1% | 8.7% |
KIA EV6 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
402
47.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
11.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
96
11.4%
Other & Unspecified
68
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
38
4.5%
Brakes
25
3.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
23
2.7%
Volkswagen GTI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
384
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
16.3%
Electrical System
223
11.4%
Brakes
160
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
126
6.5%
Airbags
124
6.4%
Stability & Traction Control
81
4.2%