KnownCarProblems2015 Kia Cadenza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Cadenza, most often about the engine (27% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Cadenza model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Kia Cadenza problems
Engine
13 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle would not immediately restart. The contact waited approximately two minutes and the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to rick case Kia (14500 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, fl 33323…
Electrical
13 complaints · 27%The contact owned a 2015 Kia Cadenza. While the vehicle was being operated, the front seat passenger noticed smoke and a burning odor coming from the air vents. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and exited before the vehicle caught fire. The fire…
While driving home my vehicle began to smoke and leave fumes within the car. I pulled the vehicle immediately to inspect to find that my kickplate was on fire from below the kickplate. I pulled the panel off and doused out the flame. Now with the vehicle home I do not feel safe driving this vehicle knowing something…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 19%While driving down a straight path on an interstate at roughly 70 MPH, the sunroof of the vehicle exploded with a sound like a bomb going off. The dealer is claiming the explosion was caused by a dimple in the roof of the car caused by a rock or an object that hit the car at some point. However, the dealership - and…
Was driving down a busy local road when out of no where, I heard a lound explosion. I looked at the rear view mirror thinking something had crashed into the back windshield, but there was nothing. I got out to check the car and noticed a huge hole in my sunroof. The glass had shattered and pieces were everywhere. I…
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that the front windshield was loose and could be pushed out. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but, vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was…
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while at a stoplight, he became aware that the windshield was not properly secured. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA…
Brakes
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: antilock.
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the heat was activated, and the contact became aware that the…
Lights
4 complaints · 8%I was driving home from work tuesday evening, then I noticed my head lights flicker twice. I thought nothing of it then they suddenly shut off. I flipped the switch back and forth until it turned on. Then 5 minutes into the drive they completely shut off again but this time they never came back on. I had to drive 10…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
When I am driving home just a mile away from home I heard a pop noise similar to a balloon and my kids with me and I asked them did they have any balloons with you all . They say no and heard the same noise and I was thinking may be the tire popped but I didn't feel anything in my steering wheel . Then I started…
Steering
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Kia Cadenza recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the hecu fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed november 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed march 29, 2024 through june 18, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc284.
Full defect summary
Kia 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, soul, 2012-2017 rio, 2011-2014 sorento, and 2010-2011 rondo vehicles. The hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front windshield glass. If necessary, the windshield will be removed and reinstalled. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 13, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc232.
Full defect summary
Kia 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 detach.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2015 Kia Cadenza
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Cadenza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints); electrical (13 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Cadenza have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Kia Cadenza?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Cadenza model year since 2000, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.