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Kia Cadenza

292 federal complaints across 7 model years (2014-2020) ยท 6 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Cadenza. Hover a bar for the count.

2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2014 Kia Cadenza - 148 complaints
  2. 2015 Kia Cadenza - 64 complaints
  3. 2017 Kia Cadenza - 46 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2015 Kia Cadenza - 64 complaints
  2. 2014 Kia Cadenza - 148 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
65
Brakes
36
Electrical system
33
Glass & wipers
30
Steering
18
Body & structure
12

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2020 Kia Cadenza01
2019 Kia Cadenza81
2018 Kia Cadenza81
2017 Kia Cadenza462
2016 Kia Cadenza182
2015 Kia Cadenza642
2014 Kia Cadenza1483

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
23V6520002014-2016Service Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid,
22V1580002014-2016VisibilityKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. During manufacturing, the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to de
22V0220002020VisibilityKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been tur
21V1370002017-2019Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, whi
17V1900002017Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
14V2890002014WheelsKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadenza vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, through August 27, 2013, and equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum