2015 KIA Cadenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cadenza years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 KIA Cadenza. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Cadenza model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 27%), typically at around 66,975 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 48owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 27% | 66,975 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 27% | 19,503 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 19% | 36,200 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 10% | 78,152 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 6% | 113,925 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | 37,105 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 5 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 KIA Cadenza recalls (2)
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.
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.
Vehicle: 2015 Kia Cadenza Issue: Open HECU Safety Recall â Fire Risk I am the owner of a 2015 Kia Cadenza with an open HECU recall related to a known fire risk. I have been experiencing a burning smell inside the cabin of the vehicle, consistent with the recall defect. Upon contacting Kia…
My entire Dash went Black. I could not see speed, gas level, milage. This is an extreme Hazard! I brought the car into "Crown KIA" in Clearwater to run a Diagnostic Check for 0.5 hour at $150 and they could not find the problem. I had no money to pay for additional time! I did research on this and…
The bulbs had originally been replaced in 2021 at the dealer. We took the car to the dealer November 26, 2024 having noticed how dim they were around May 2024. The dealer states no problem was found, lights appear to be working normally. These are HID lights. The DS1 bulb color is white, and the…
Engine seized. 3.3L Lambda II GDI. This is the 2nd Hyundai/KIA product that the engine has seized on me. Both with bearing failure. Neither on the list of recalled engines. You need to do a more thorough investigation into Hyundai/KIAs engines. The brands share the same power trains across the…
There are thousands of vejicles with a variant of the 3.3L V6 Lambda II GDI Hyundai/KIA class of engines on the road. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints regarding different variants of this engine throught Hyundai/KIAs line up. All of them with seized engines. There are class action…
Other KIA Cadenza years
← 2014 Cadenza · 2016 Cadenza →
| 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 | 48 | 2 |
| 2014 Cadenza | 111 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 KIA Cadenza?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 KIA Cadenza?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.