Kia Cadenza Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Kia Cadenza has 6 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2014–2020; the most recent is 23V652000 (Sep 25, 2023) for service brakes, covering 2014–2016 models. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most Cadenza recalls involve service brakes (3), electrical system (1) and visibility (1).
2 campaigns carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning
Kia Cadenza recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | electrical system | 2020 Cadenza recalls |
| 2019 | 1 | service brakes | 2019 Cadenza recalls |
| 2018 | 1 | service brakes | 2018 Cadenza recalls |
| 2017 | 2 | service brakes | 2017 Cadenza recalls |
| 2016 | 2 | service brakes, visibility | 2016 Cadenza recalls |
| 2015 | 2 | service brakes, visibility | 2015 Cadenza recalls |
| 2014 | 3 | service brakes, visibility, wheels | 2014 Cadenza recalls |
Biggest Kia Cadenza recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
Cadenza model years: 2014–2016
Cadenza model years: 2017–2019
Cadenza model years: 2014–2016
Cadenza model years: 2014
Cadenza model years: 2020
All 6 Kia Cadenza recalls (newest first)
Sep 25, 202323V652000 PARK OUTSIDEService brakes2014–2016
Component: Service brakes
Cadenza model years: 2014–2016 · about 1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Mar 15, 202222V158000Visibility2014–2016
Component: Visibility (windshield)
Cadenza model years: 2014–2016 · about 30,362 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the front windshield glass. If necessary, the windshield will be removed and reinstalled. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC232.
Jan 21, 202222V022000Electrical system2020
Component: Electrical system (software)
Cadenza model years: 2020 · about 451 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
The risk: Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
Mar 4, 202121V137000 PARK OUTSIDEService brakes2017–2019
Component: Service brakes
Cadenza model years: 2017–2019 · about 379,931 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Mar 16, 201717V190000Service brakes2017
Component: Service brakes
Cadenza model years: 2017 · about 47 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
The risk: Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
May 30, 201414V289000Wheels2014
Component: Wheels
Cadenza model years: 2014 · about 3,107 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadenza vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, through August 27, 2013, and equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum wheels. The wheels on the affected vehicles may fracture from impacts such as large, deep potholes.
The risk: A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with new wheels, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC107.
How to check if your Cadenza has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Kia dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2020 Kia Cadenza recall check.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Kia Cadenza have?
6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Kia Cadenza across model years 2014–2020. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 6. The 2014 model year has the most, with 3.
What is the latest Kia Cadenza recall?
23V652000, filed with NHTSA on Sep 25, 2023: service brakes, covering 2014–2016 Cadenza models. The fix is free at Kia dealers.
What is the biggest Kia Cadenza recall?
By vehicles covered, 23V652000 (Sep 25, 2023), a service brakes campaign covering about 1,730,192 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the Cadenza.
How do I check if my Kia Cadenza has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Kia dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Kia dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the KIA CADENZA, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.