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2019 Kia Cadenza — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

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Open Recalls
3
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
92
Excellent
Reliability Score (0–100)

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2019 Kia Cadenza Safety Recalls (1)

21V13700004/03/2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

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 brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2019 Kia Cadenza

STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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