| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Kia Cadenza repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 18 repairs.
Kia Cadenza repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (62%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Kia Cadenza 4dr Sedan
290-horsepower 3.3L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Cadenza in New Mexico, United States Jun 2017 - May 2020 | |||
| Aug 20172000 mi | Panoramic sunroof would not close fully. First diagnosed in mid-June 2017 as inop switch panel, took six weeks to receive new panel from SK. Panel replaced early August but sunshade now inop. New motor ordered and installed, but original issue with sunroof remained. Dealer reset sunroof clearance parameters and now operates correctly. | ||
| Oct 20173500 mi | Persistent fuel odor from outside vehicle with full tank. Initially misdiagnosed as clogged fuel vent line, but smell persisted. Upon closer review dealer found the high pressure fuel pump seal had split, causing fuel to leak onto the top of the fuel tank. Dealer replaced seal. | ||
| Sep 201810000 mi | Strong fuel odor near vicinity of fuel filler door when tank is full. Dealer resealed the high pressure fuel pump gasket that was replaced over similar concerns in Oct. 2017. Panoramic sunroof track ramps replaced due to repeated issues in which sunroof would not close. | ||
| Kia Cadenza in Washington, United States - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201817400 mi | Known thermostat issues and it's been replaced with an improved aluminum thermostat by Kia of Puyallup in Puyallup, WA under TSB at free of charge | ||
2015 Kia Cadenza 4dr Sedan
293-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Cadenza in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202174000 miUS $600 | Problem was with alternator, private garage replaced alternator twice still didn’t fix problem. WENT to Mytrle Beach KIA, my private repairmen told them it was NOT the alternator, he replaced it. KIA put in THEIR NEW alternator charged me $600 for it. Refused to give me the old one that was brand NEW, instead they got rid of it, what a rip off???????????????? I tried to call KIA headquarters to file a complaint, also my 1st mechanic also tried to file a complaint with KIA headquarters. ???????????? | ||
| Kia Cadenza in New Mexico, United States - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 20163000 miUS $283 | Replaced RR door post molding due to defective/ flaking paint. Windshield and rear glass top moldings, areas of which had been tucked in during factory installation, realigned and made flush with surrounding parts. | ||
| Sep 20167000 miUS $109 | Could not duplicate intermittent failure of audio system, no sound through speakers. As of 9/23/16 problem has not recurred. Replace rear window shade button due to failure of spring assembly | ||
2014 Kia Cadenza 4dr Sedan
293-horsepower 3.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Kia Cadenza in South Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201726000 mi | Car woudn't turn over, towed to dealer, tested and battery replaced, all covered under warranty. | ||
| Apr 202180584 mi | Replaced windshield damaged from rock or something on road. In recall later in 2022 windshield was not included due to prior replacement | ||
| Kia Cadenza in Texas, United States - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 20131800 miUS $500 | High pressure fuel pump (located atop engine) was replaced. A new-design pump and revised high pressure line were installed under warranty. | ||
| Jul 20132200 mi | Various creaks, pops, and crunching noises from instrument panel, doors, and headliner when vehicle drives over small bumps, or when driving under 5 mph over uneven ground. Various trim was insulated. Problem NOT resolved. | ||
| Kia Cadenza in Alabama, United States - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201530800 mi | mirror compass blinking. working attempted to fix | ||
| Mar 20153900 mi | electronic parking break button broken and was replaced under warranty mirror/compass replaced because of compass blinking under warranty | ||
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