Amazon EKS supports Kubernetes version rollback
Amazon EKS now enables users to roll back to a previous Kubernetes minor version within 7 days post-upgrade, offering a safety net for production validation. This feature includes automated readiness checks and automatic worker node rollback for EKS Auto Mode clusters. It is available at no additional cost across all EKS regions.
- →Kubernetes version rollback within 7 days
- →Automated rollback readiness insights
- →Automatic worker node rollback for EKS Auto Mode
- →No additional cost and wide availability
Features (1) ›
- Kubernetes version rollback within 7 days
Amazon EKS now supports rolling back to a previous Kubernetes minor version within 7 days of an upgrade. This feature acts as a safety net, allowing users to validate new versions under production conditions before committing.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Automated rollback readiness insights
Before initiating a rollback, EKS evaluates cluster rollback readiness through automated checks. These checks cover API compatibility, version skew, add-on compatibility, and cluster health.
- Automatic worker node rollback for EKS Auto Mode
For EKS Auto Mode clusters, EKS automatically manages the rollback of worker nodes before reverting the control plane. This process respects configured disruption controls.
Notes (1) ›
- No additional cost and wide availability
Amazon EKS version rollback is available at no additional cost in all AWS Regions where EKS is offered. Users can initiate rollbacks via the EKS console, AWS CLI, or SDKs.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/amazon-eks-version-rollback