2020 KIA Cadenza Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cadenza years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 KIA Cadenza so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 KIA Cadenza recalls (1)
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Electrical system:software; visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk: Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
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.
Other KIA Cadenza years
← 2019 Cadenza · 2021 Cadenza →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadenza | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Cadenza | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Cadenza | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Cadenza | 33 | 2 |
| 2016 Cadenza | 14 | 2 |
| 2015 Cadenza | 48 | 2 |
| 2014 Cadenza | 111 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 KIA Cadenza?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 KIA Cadenza?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.