KnownCarProblemsKia Cadenza Problems by Year
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Cadenza since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2014, 2015, 2017. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Cadenza problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadenza | 33 | Engine | 2 | 4 |
| 2015 Cadenza | 48 | Engine | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Cadenza | 111 | Engine | 3 | 3 |
7 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Cadenza
- What years of the Kia Cadenza have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2014 (111), 2015 (48), 2017 (33).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Cadenza?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (54), brakes (32), electrical (32).
- Which Kia Cadenza years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2019 (5), 2018 (7), 2016 (14). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.