CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Kia Cadenza has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (28 reports).
2014 Kia Cadenza recalls
Brake control module short can cause engine fire
The hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU), which runs the antilock brake and traction control system, may develop an electrical short.
Windshield May Detach, Raising Crash and Injury Risk
The front windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, so it can come loose and detach while driving.
Most common 2014 Kia Cadenza problems
Problem areas named in the 111 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Visibility | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Steering | 12 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
What owners report
I brought the car used and i checked for recalls. The dealer said that the recall for the windshield had been taken care of. I tried to get the dealership to address the issue to no avail. The windshield is still partial unattached and the car has leaks everytime it rains and when i touched the glass it was moving.
my car caught on fire while driving, i was never notified of the recall
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving through a car wash, there was water entering the vehicle through the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the windshield bonding agent. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V158000 (Visibility); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was previously repaired in 2022. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 129,000.
I was driving down the highway at 65 mph when suddenly the sunroof exploded in an outward fashion causing me to pull over. I believe there is a defect in the sunroofs of 2011 to 2014 models. I've contacted Kia. They refused to cover it. Nothing hit the windshield. It just spontaneously exploded.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was no oil in the engine. A diagnostic test was performed; however, no oil leaks or failures were discovered. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for service. The mechanic added o
2014 Kia Cadenza questions
Does the 2014 Kia Cadenza have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2014 Kia Cadenza: Brake control module short can cause engine fire; Windshield May Detach, Raising Crash and Injury Risk; Wheels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Cadenza?
Based on 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (28), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Visibility (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Kia Cadenza has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.