2014 Kia Cadenza: raw data

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vehicle	2014 / kia / cadenza
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	110 on file (2014-01-18 → 2026-07-03)
recalls	3
investigations	1
fars	17 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Windshield detachment and water leakVISIBILITY13 complaints2020-01 → 2025-10cadenza-2014-windshield-detachment-leak

11693699 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving through a car wash, there was water entering the vehicle through the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the windshield bonding agent
11442398 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated he noticed an abnormal rattling sound while driving at various speeds however, he was unsure where the sound was coming from
11299096 WHILE DRIVING AROUND 40MPH, WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE AND HEARD A LOUD POP... AFTER EXITING VEHICLE FOUND A 5 INCH LINE CRACK WITHIN THE WINDSHIELD ON THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE (PASSENGER)

Panoramic sunroof spontaneous shatteringSTRUCTURE12 complaints2015-03 → 2025-10cadenza-2014-panoramic-sunroof-shatter

11062161 THE FRONT GLASS ROOF PANEL/SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF ANY OUTSIDE FORCE OR FACTOR. CAR IS A 2014 KIA CADENZA PURCHASED USED IN 2017 WITH 10,000 MILES. MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT WAS 17,629
11011327 SUNROOF EXPLODED IN A VERY LOUD MANNER. NO OBJECT HIT THE SUNROOF, IT JUST EXPLODED. VEHICLE WAS UNDERWAY GOING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A HIGHWAY. NO OVERPASS OR VEHICLE DIRECTLY IN FRONT
11690817 I was driving down the highway at 65 mph when suddenly the sunroof exploded in an outward fashion causing me to pull over. I believe there is a defect in the sunroofs of 2011 to 2014 models

MDPS steering coupling clicking and failureSTEERING9 complaints2019-02 → 2024-06cadenza-2014-mdps-steering-coupling

11559238 The MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING (MDPS) FLEXIBLE COUPLING in the steering system has been making noise, clicking and leading to a sense of slipping in the vehicle steering for several months
11416557 MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING FAILED. TURNING IN DRIVEWAY
11468132 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at speeds exceeding 60 MPH, the steering wheel would violently shake and vibrate. Additionally, there was a clicking noise was present while turning in either direction

Wheel and tire fracture or blowoutWHEELS5 complaints2015-11 → 2022-09cadenza-2014-wheel-tire-fracture

10788551 THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED COMPLETELY AROUND THE WHEEL AFTER DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT A SLOW SPEED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. THIS NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
11105299 I HAD A TIRE RIM FRACTURE AND RESULTED IN A BUBBLE IN SIDE WALL. ORIGINAL RIMS. THE SAME AS THE RECALL FOR 19 INCH RIMS
11486519 Continental pure contact LS 245/40r19. The inner sidewall of the rear passenger tire disintegrated while traveling after approximately 5 hours. The speed at blowout was 80mph

Engine failure, stalling, and knocking noiseENGINE28 complaints2014-05 → 2026-07cadenza-2014-engine-failure-knock

11543581 The engine failed. There was no warning lamp or message of the problem prior to the engine blowing up. I now can’t use my car
11551821 There is a clatter at startup of the engine. I researched the issue and KIA has a service bulletin about the issue and a resolution for the problem
11662295 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal

HECU brake recall parts delay and fire riskSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20 complaints2019-04 → 2025-04cadenza-2014-hecu-brake-recall-delay

11652363 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted
11557766 The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she observed smoke coming from the engine compartment, and the electronics started behaving erratically
11579803 I received an Interim Notice of Safety Recall Number 23V652 dated November 14, 2023 from KIA regarding the HECU unit having a possibility of an electrical short circuit which could cause a fire. The recall notice recommends parking outside

Electronic parking brake auto-hold lockupSERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3 complaints2020-08 → 2021-01cadenza-2014-epb-auto-hold-lockup

11389014 PARKING BRAKE USED ON DECLINE TO PARK AT STORE PARKING LOT WHEN TRIED TO RELEASE TO MOVE FORWARD WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PER MANUAL RELEASED FOR A FEW YARDS THEN AUTOHOLD YELLOW WARNING LIGHT & ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER LOUD BRAKE NOISE & SMOKE
11349770 BACKED INTO A PARKING SPOT AND ENGAGED THE EPB. I HEARD THE USUAL MOTOR SOUND EXCEPT IT KEPT SOUNDING FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I DISENGAGED THE EPB AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO PULL FORWARD AND THE AUTO HOLD AND ELECTRICAL POWER BRAKE (EPB) GOT STUCK
11378097 PARKING BRAKE GOT STUCK WAS ABLE TO DISENGAGE AFTER LOOKING AT MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS % SEVRAL ATTEMPTS ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE PB WENT OFF THEN THE AUTOHOLD LIGHT IN YELLOW AND ABS WENT ON

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
110	2014-01-18	2026-07-03	3	3	ENGINE:28; SERVICE BRAKES:24; HYDRAULIC:16; VISIBILITY:14; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:13

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
14V289000	30/05/2014	WHEELS	Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadenza vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, through August 27, 2013, and equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum wheels. The wheels on the affected vehicles may fracture from impacts such as large, deep potholes.	A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with new wheels, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC107.
22V158000	15/03/2022	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. During manufacturing, the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach.	A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.	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.
23V652000	25/09/2023	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.	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.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
AQ23002	open	Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE	2023-11-17	·	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	17	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Kia Cadenza vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/kia/cadenza

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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Kia Cadenza},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/kia/cadenza}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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