Kia Cadenza years to avoid
More than twice the Cadenza's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Kia Cadenza years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Cadenza complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Cadenza problems
All model years combined.
- Engine65
- Brakes35
- Electrical33
- Visibility29
- Steering18
- Body12
- Fuel system11
- Wheels8
- Lights8
- Transmission7
- Airbags7
- Suspension6
Most reported problems on the Kia Cadenza
Kia Cadenza problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 94 | 5 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 92 | 7 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 72 | 33 | Engine | 17,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 88 | 14 | Visibility | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 61 | 48 | Electrical | 51,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 30 | 111 | Engine | 50,000 | 3 | 3 | Avoid |
Recalls 6
Kia Cadenza warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Engine sub assembly: inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- Engine sub assembly inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- High-pressure fuel pump replacement (WTY034)
- Engine sub assembly inspection/replacement (WTY039)
- Owner notification (WTY039)
- Reimbursement form (WTY034)
- Owner notification (WTY034)
- Question and answer
- Dealer parts and service manager memo (WTY039)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY039)
- Request for reimbursement form (WTY039)
- High-pressure fuel pump replacement (WTY034)
- Question and answer (WTY034)
- Dealer parts & service managers memo (WTY034)
- Dealer principal memo (WTY034)
Questions about the Kia Cadenza
What years of the Kia Cadenza should you avoid?
2014. It has more than twice the Kia Cadenza's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 111, mostly about engine and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Kia Cadenza?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Cadenza?
Engine, with 65 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (35) and electrical (33).
How many recalls does the Kia Cadenza have?
6 recalls between 2014 and 2019. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
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