2019 Kia Cadenza Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Kia Cadenza.

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Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Kia Cadenza Problems

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

#11 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

#21 complaints

Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection

#31 complaints

Hydraulic Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Cadenza.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
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Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
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Hydraulic Brakes
1
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Steering Defects
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Cadenza. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2019 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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2019 Kia Cadenza — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Kia Cadenza reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Kia Cadenza has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Cadenza?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints); Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection (1 complaints); Hydraulic Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2019 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 2019 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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