Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 218 owner complaints for the Kia Cadenza. The 2014 model year has the most complaints (111).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 33 | 4 | Not rated | 23 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 48 | 1 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 111 | 3 | Not rated | 22 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Kia 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, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.