Worst 2015 Kia Cadenza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Kia Cadenza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 2 | 65,219 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 19,502 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 22,830 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 113,925 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 90,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 37,105 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 78,152 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2015 Kia Cadenza
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,490,746 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.
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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