Kia Cadenza recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 218 owner complaints for the Kia Cadenza (model years 2014–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (64 complaints), followed by electrical system (33 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 33 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 48 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 111 | 3 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (111), 2015 (48) and 2017 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2020 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Cadenza model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 64 | 6 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 33 | 4 of 7 | |
| Visibility | 25 | 3 of 7 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 24 | 5 of 7 | |
| Steering | 18 | 4 of 7 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | Sep 25, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2014–2016 | 1,730,192 |
| 22V158000 | Mar 15, 2022 | Visibility: windshield | 2014–2016 | 30,362 |
| 21V137000 | Mar 4, 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2017–2019 | 379,931 |
| 17V190000 | Mar 16, 2017 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2017 | 47 |
| 14V289000 | May 30, 2014 | Wheels | 2014 | 3,107 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.