KnownCarProblems2017 Kia Cadenza Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Cadenza, most often about the engine (36% of complaints). It is the 3rd 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 2017 Kia Cadenza problems
Engine
12 complaints · 36%Outside air temp sensor has defect. It reads 32 degrees f. When temps are over 80 f outside. Won't allow auto air conditioning to work. The engine emission control warning light comes on and stays on. Have had in the dealership 3 times and they keep telling me my gas cap is not sealing. It's reset and it comes back on…
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, she noticed that the engine oil had leaked onto the ground. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The…
Electrical
6 complaints · 18%Outside air temp sensor has defect. It reads 32 degrees f. When temps are over 80 f outside. Won't allow auto air conditioning to work. The engine emission control warning light comes on and stays on. Have had in the dealership 3 times and they keep telling me my gas cap is not sealing. It's reset and it comes back on…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 18%Pulling into a parking space in a parking lot had my foot on the brake to stop when the car suddenly surged forward rapidly. Foot was not on the accelerator when this occurred.
Fuel system
5 complaints · 15%Shortly after filling fuel tank a strong raw fuel odor emanated from the left side of the vehicle near the fuel door. The smell was most pronounced outside the vehicle. Initially I thought some fuel had spilled, but the smell lasted several days until the tank was depleted to 1/2 full, and immediately came back upon…
This is a continuation of previous NHTSA complaint id 11047835. The strong raw fuel odor after fillup recurred on my vehicle at 9550 miles, 3600 miles after this problem was supposed to be fixed. Dealer claims to have repaired gap in the previously-replaced high pressure fuel pump seal; however, fuel smell remains…
Brakes
4 complaints · 12%Brake issue: I had an accident due to a brake failure on this car. I was driving very slowly going downhill (speeds 0 to 10 MPH) in a line of cars stopping and going, stopping and going many times. At first the brake pedal felt normal as pressure was applied the car slowed then petal resistance would drop and the car…
I was braking approaching a light on a state road, when the brake went all the way to the floor suddenly and it felt as though the wheels locked up. The vehicle slowed but did not stop, I rear ended a vehicle in front of me.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 9%I have 4 hancook ventis s1 noble 2+ tires on my 2017 Kia Cadenza. The size and dot numbers are 245/45r18 96v dot 5mef 1a h 0217 I have a bubble, in the sidewall, in one tire that may be the result of a crack in the sidewall. The tires are very noisy particularly at low speeds and the rear tires are at 4/32" depth at…
Bought a left over 2017 Kia Cadenza in july of 18,within first 10,000 miles car started sounding like a helicopter,took to the dealership,they drove it,thought maybe a wheel bearing,replaced that,rotated tires told me to drive for awhile and see if that changed it,went back 3 weeks later saying need to rotate tires…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Kia Cadenza recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (epb) will also receive a hecu software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on april 30, 2021. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc206.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on april 17, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc146.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017 cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
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 2017 Kia Cadenza
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Cadenza?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (12 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Cadenza have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 4, 2021 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Kia Cadenza?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Cadenza model year since 2000, with 33 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.