2016 KIA CADENZA — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 0
- Fires 0
- Injuries 0
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | 5 | 35.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 3 | 21.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 14.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 7.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 7.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 7.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | 50.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 22V158000 was reported 187 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V158000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V652000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | AQ23002 |
Safety Recalls (2)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V158000
- Report date
- Component:
- VISIBILITY
- Consequence:
- A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V652000
- Report date
- Component:
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Consequence:
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.