Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Kia Cadenza has 1 recall, 6 complaints.
1
Recalls
6
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
21V137000
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 Uni...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete engine failure due to rods and bearings (same as all other Kia engine recalls currently act... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ENGINE | No prior issues/light on dashboard as the car was just serviced for coolant hose replacement. On my ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle has been properly maintained and at 78k miles, while at a stop sign, the engine seized. No w... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ENGINE | Failure of Oil Pressure Sensor resulting in oil leaking into wiring harness, this is the same proble... |
| May 5, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 KIA CADENZA WITH 11 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD THE CAR LESS THAN A YEAR AND IT R... |
| Oct 11, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WE BECAME MORE CONCERNED AFTER SEEING A REPORT ABOUT FIRES INVOLVING KIAS THIS MORNING. OUR NEW 2018... |