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NHTSA Safety Recalls

Kia Cadenza Recalls by Year

Every model year from 2014 to 2019, ranked by how many recalls it carries.

Across 6 model years (2014–2019) the Kia Cadenza has 11 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2014 with 3; the cleanest is 2019 with 1.

Model years
6

2014–2019

Total recalls
11
Worst year
2014

3 recalls

Cleanest year
2019

1 recalls

Recalls by model year

NHTSA recall counts for the Kia Cadenza, by model year
YearRecallsRelative
2019 Kia Cadenza1
2018 Kia Cadenza1
2017 Kia Cadenza2
2016 Kia Cadenza2
2015 Kia Cadenza2
2014 Kia Cadenza3

What gets recalled most on the Kia Cadenza

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE6
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD3
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
  • WHEELS1

Reading these numbers

A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.

What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.