Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Cadenza has 2 recalls, 30 complaints.
2
Recalls
30
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V137000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Uni...
17V190000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking perfor...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2017 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | I currently have a complaint 11709255 regarding the electric thermostat. I just had that part replac... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle harness is burned and under recall sc206 for HECU fuses that was allegedly repaired whic... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have and am the original owner of a Kia Cadenza 2017 with the 3.3L Lambda engine (same engine as t... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine was flashing in front of my house in Brookhaven Pa. Took to mechanic around the corner... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This vehicle was inherited to me in 2019 from my father who puchased it cash on 10/13/2017. On 4/19... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I am submitting a complaint regarding my 2017 Kia Cadenza related to an ongoing airbag system failu... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving 80 mph on Interstate 25 in Wyoming, my wife, great granddaughter (in a car seat), and ... |
| May 31, 2024 | ENGINE | A little history, my Cadenza was placed at KIA of Bradley [XXX] 2024, I complained of oil burning, t... |
| Mar 23, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Actuator in Drivers door has failed. Unable to Lock or Unlock car door. |
| Feb 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Problem unknown, i was driving to my friends house with 2 kids, about 2 mins from the house the stee... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong fuel odor after filling up fuel coming from the driver side, and can still be smelled inside ... |
| Jan 16, 2024 | ENGINE | I purchased my 2017 Cadenza, Sept 2022. I've always had problems with the engine. Coolant loss, smok... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Unknown |
| May 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | McGrath Arlington Kia in Palatine, Illinois stated I had a recall I live over 55 miles from this lo... |
| May 8, 2023 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat belt failed ... |
| Jan 22, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, ... |
| May 21, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V1... |
| Apr 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is about a recall not solved in timely manner by KIA Van Nuys Dealer and must include the Corpo... |
| Jan 6, 2021 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | BOUGHT A LEFT OVER 2017 KIA CADENZA IN JULY OF 18,WITHIN FIRST 10,000 MILES CAR STARTED SOUNDING LIK... |
| Nov 2, 2020 | SEAT BELTS | THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT QUIT ROLLING UP SO THEY WOULD NOT WORK IN A CRASH. DEALER NOTIFIED THREE ... |