Kia Cadenza: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 21 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2014–2017 (3) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-electronic-thermostat-overheat | Electronic thermostat failure causing overheating | ENGINE | 2 | 2026-01 → 2026-03 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-tire-cupping-feathering | Premature tire wear from suspension misalignment | SUSPENSION, WHEELS | 3 | 2019-05 → 2021-01 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-fuel-odor-after-fillup | Fuel odor after refueling from fuel pump seal leak | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 2017-11 → 2024-02 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-oil-consumption-engine-failure | Excessive oil consumption and internal engine failure | ENGINE | 7 | 2024-01 → 2026-04 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-wiring-harness-fire-wty039 | Engine wiring harness failure and fire under recall WTY039 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2024-02 → 2026-08 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-seat-belt-retractor-failure | Seat belt retractor failure | SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2021-04 → 2023-08 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-brake-pedal-loss-of-braking | Loss of braking force at the pedal | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2018-07 → 2021-05 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | kia-cadenza-2017-unintended-acceleration-crash | Unintended acceleration resulting in crash | AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2018-07 → 2019-09 | 32 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-lambda-engine-seizure | Lambda II V6 bearing failure / engine seizure | ENGINE | 10 | 2019-11 → 2024-10 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-windshield-separation | Windshield separation from frame | VISIBILITY | 10 | 2018-11 → 2023-05 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-sunroof-shattering | Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2016-03 → 2019-11 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-coil-spring-fracture | Front coil spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 3 | 2021-05 → 2023-06 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-hecu-recall-delay | HECU recall repair delay / fire risk | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 2023-11 → 2026-03 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | cadenza-2015-cabin-smoke-fire | Cabin smoke / fire from wiring | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2016-06 → 2019-05 | 48 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-windshield-detachment-leak | Windshield detachment and water leak | VISIBILITY | 13 | 2020-01 → 2025-10 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-panoramic-sunroof-shatter | Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shattering | STRUCTURE | 12 | 2015-03 → 2025-10 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-mdps-steering-coupling | MDPS steering coupling clicking and failure | STEERING | 9 | 2019-02 → 2024-06 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-wheel-tire-fracture | Wheel and tire fracture or blowout | WHEELS | 5 | 2015-11 → 2022-09 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-engine-failure-knock | Engine failure, stalling, and knocking noise | ENGINE | 28 | 2014-05 → 2026-07 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-hecu-brake-recall-delay | HECU brake recall parts delay and fire risk | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 20 | 2019-04 → 2025-04 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | cadenza-2014-epb-auto-hold-lockup | Electronic parking brake auto-hold lockup | SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2020-08 → 2021-01 | 110 | 2026-09-07 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
Cite this
Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.
Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Cadenza [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/cadenza
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_cadenza_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Cadenza},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/cadenza}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)