2014 Kia Cadenza Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Kia Cadenza.
Worst 2014 Kia Cadenza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Cadenza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 27 | — | 1 | 58,149 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | — | — | 45,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 2 | 31,368 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | — | — | 46,022 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | — | — | 66,883 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 46,255 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 8 | — | — | 68,600 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 40,520 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 30,962 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 3,905 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 44,975 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 4,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 8,231 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 58,767 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 71,633 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 42,080 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 177,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | 1 | — | 4,100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:THROTTLEBODY/MANIFOLD | 1 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD | 1 | — | — | 55,900 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2014 Kia Cadenza
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,493,853 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Kia Cadenza Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Cadenza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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