2014 Kia Cadenza: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
110
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
8
Injuries
85.5
Severity index
Severity index 85.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Kia Cadenza ranks 50 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 64% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 28 | 25.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 21.8% |
| HYDRAULIC | 16 | 14.5% |
| VISIBILITY | 14 | 12.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 11.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 11.8% |
| STEERING | 12 | 10.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | 7.3% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 28 of 110 complaints (25.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V289000 | 30/05/2014 | WHEELS | 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 |
| 22V158000 | 15/03/2022 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 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. |
| 23V652000 | 25/09/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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 Con |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.