2016 Kia Cadenza Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Kia Cadenza.

20152017
Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Kia Cadenza Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Visibility

#33 complaints

Visibility:Windshield

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Cadenza.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Cadenza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Kia Cadenza

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,760,554 vehicles.

23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,730,192 affected

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.

22V158000Visibility:windshield
~30,362 affected

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.

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2016 Kia Cadenza — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Kia Cadenza reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Kia Cadenza has 18 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Kia Cadenza?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Visibility (3 complaints); Visibility:Windshield (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Kia Cadenza have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,760,554 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Kia Cadenza?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia Cadenza reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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