2018 Kia Cadenza Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Kia Cadenza.

20172019
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Kia Cadenza Problems

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

#15 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:9,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Kia Cadenza.

Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,500

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Recalls for 2018 Kia Cadenza

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~379,931 vehicles.

21V137000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~379,931 affected

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.

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2018 Kia Cadenza — FAQ

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

Is the 2018 Kia Cadenza reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Kia Cadenza has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Kia Cadenza?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 9,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2018 Kia Cadenza?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 9,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2018 Kia Cadenza have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 379,931 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 2018 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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