2014 KIA Cadenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cadenza years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 KIA Cadenza. That is the most of any Cadenza model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine (28 complaints, 25%), typically at around 51,501 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 111owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 KIA Cadenza problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 25% | 51,501 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 14% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 13% | 44,350 | — | — |
| Visibility | 14 | 13% | 55,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12% | 30,930 | — | — |
| Steering | 12 | 11% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 7% | 44,970 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 7% | 34,420 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 40,540 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% | 3,416 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | 44,975 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 8,231 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2% | 42,080 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | 85,500 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 177,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 4,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 KIA Cadenza recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Visibility:windshield
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.
Risk: A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Wheels
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.
Risk: A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Other KIA Cadenza years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadenza | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Cadenza | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Cadenza | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Cadenza | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Cadenza | 33 | 2 |
| 2016 Cadenza | 14 | 2 |
| 2015 Cadenza | 48 | 2 |
| 2014 | 111 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 KIA Cadenza?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Cadenza?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 KIA Cadenza a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cadenza model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.