Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Kia Cadenza has 2 recalls, 14 complaints.
2
Recalls
14
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
22V158000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. During manufacturing, the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding a 2016 Kia Cadenza (VIN: [XXX] ) and Kia’s repeated failure... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2016 Kia Cadenza (VIN [XXX] ) experienced repeated overheating, coolant loss, and eventually whit... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving down the highway, I heard a loud boom and my sunroof exploded sending glass everywhere... |
| Apr 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| May 24, 2023 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicl... |
| Jul 8, 2022 | ENGINE | Per the Kia dealer head bolts have loosened up which have resulted in engine failure. |
| May 12, 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that there was water and air leaking through... |
| Mar 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION | While driving, I heard a loud pop followed by a loud grinding noise. I wqs able to pull over and not... |
| May 15, 2021 | ENGINE | THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA CADENZA. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD RATTLING S... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | VISIBILITY | The Windshield is a defect on the cadenzas, as the seals break on them. It lifts up while driving or... |
| Dec 6, 2016 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | ON DECEMBER 6, 2016 MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE EXPLOSION WAS SO LOUD A... |