Kia Cadenza years to avoid
Every Kia Cadenza model year on file (2014-2017), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2014
Worst year on file
73.4
Severity index
Engine
Most-reported system
2016
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 Kia Cadenza | 73.4 Medium | 111 | Engine |
| 2 | 2017 Kia Cadenza | 68.4 Medium | 33 | Engine |
| 3 | 2015 Kia Cadenza | 68.2 Medium | 48 | Electrical System |
| 4 | 2016 Kia Cadenza | 53.5 Medium | 14 | Visibility |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Kia Cadenza complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 111 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 73.4 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 68.2 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2016 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53.5 Medium | VISIBILITY |
| 2017 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 68.4 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.