2019 KIA CADENZA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 KIA CADENZA
The 2019 KIA CADENZA has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2019 KIA CADENZA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 KIA CADENZA, potentially affecting up to 379,931 vehicles.
Recall 21V137000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 379,931 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 KIA CADENZA
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 KIA CADENZA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Hello, I wasn't notified of the recall on my vehicle. The steering wheel is extremely hard to turn and all of the system lights are on.
Hello, I wasn't notified of the recall on my vehicle. The steering wheel is extremely hard to turn and all of the system lights are on.
Hello, I wasn't notified of the recall on my vehicle. The steering wheel is extremely hard to turn and all of the system lights are on.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA CADENZA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V137000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AIRPORT KIA NAPLES (3325 WESTVIEW DR, NAPLES, FL 34104) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2021. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO GET A RENTAL VEHICLE SINCE THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Safety Rating for the 2019 KIA CADENZA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 KIA CADENZA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 KIA CADENZA
Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 KIA CADENZA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WTY034_OWNR_YG — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY034) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the high-pressure fuel pump in 2017-2020 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 KIA CADENZA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA CADENZA
- 2014 KIA CADENZA — 146 complaints
- 2015 KIA CADENZA — 63 complaints
- 2016 KIA CADENZA — 18 complaints
- 2017 KIA CADENZA — 39 complaints
- 2018 KIA CADENZA — 7 complaints
- 2019 KIA CADENZA (current)
- 2020 KIA CADENZA — 0 complaints
- 2021 KIA CADENZA — 0 complaints
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