Worst 2017 Kia Cadenza Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Cadenza.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 3,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13,888 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 6,325 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 27,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 10,000 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Kia Cadenza
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~379,978 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
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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