Yet another Kia EV6 ICCU recall is incoming (SC327) & probably also to Ioniq 5 & Genesis GV60 also

[@samteknic]

Yes I know we’re early adopters, but I’m so effing fed up with visiting the dealer for recalls, updates, new ICCU unit, new battery and so on.

[@weymouthjohn]

Thanks Brian. Did this summer's recall but my ICCU failed this week....not able to AC charge but OK on DC so far. New ICCU on order. What a pain! Interestingly, there were no warnings at all. The problem came to light when the house and Wallbox circuit breakers tripped.

[@evodessey]

Yes, that's quite common as a symptom of ICCU failure. Some also go whilst driving and the fuse goes pop. No rhyme or reason to it.

[@SteveM1966]

@@evodessey thanks for this, in the US Midwest, 23’ Ioniq 5 SEL AWD. Everything‘s been good except for the USB data port for CarPlay is being replaced as I type. It seems to have a short in it or something. I am considering selling it to get what I can due to the depreciation rate, and getting a Prius. Also tired of going in for recalls. Makes me wonder how long this car will last!?

[@michaelballdrums]

Thanks for the update, Brian. Very helpful.

[@geraldh.8047]

When will they FINALLY learn that updates like this should be done OTA or OT-USB? What a hassle and what a waste of money paying the dealerships.

[@evodessey]

I totally agree.

[@grahamfirman3366]

My EV6 ICCU was replaced in the summer (I had the warning message and the car was off the road for 5 weeks waiting for the part). On return the car is fine, but AC charging at home trips the circuit breaker (between the charger and the consumer unit) after charging anything up to about an hour. However if I restrict the charger to 20 amps (and not 30 amps), it charges ok. The car has been back and they can find nothing wrong. Now waiting for my charger to be checked. It would be quite a coincidence that the charger develops fault at exactly the same time as the ICCU was replaced!

[@paullarkin6953]

The recalls have served to try and prevent the most dangerous issues related to iccu failure (line complete brake failure when the brake booster on 12v fails) not actually prevent failures.

[@Gemjack]

Thanks Brian

[@stevecoombs3271]

Just been in and had 12v battery replaced, not holding charge and not covered under warranty as the car is nearly 3 years old, is this related to ICCU? Would expect a 12v battery to last longer than 3 years! Also had a service which included SOS battery replacement and the dealership managed to damage a connection, so some of the ambient lightning is not working, part has to come from Korea!

[@evodessey]

The SOS battery is embedded in the Infotainment/Drivers cluster and is a pain to take to bits apparently. The way the EV’s in general and the EV6 charge their 12v battery is part of the reason for the short life on 12v battery. On my wife’s Renault Zoe they recommend changing every 3 years. My first EV6 one only lasted 18 months. You’ve done well out of it. On Ice Cars i rarely changed 12v battery. Last Ford Focus was still good at 5 years when i traded it in for an e-Niro i 2020.

[@The_Observer72]

ICCU is boring 🤣

[@evodessey]

Yup we’re all f*ing bored to death with this bollox now. Been going on far too long.😂