Vehicle profile

2016 Kia Cadenza Cadenza

Sedan · Large Cars

2 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2016 Kia Cadenza Cadenza

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Cylinders
6-cyl
Displacement
3.3L
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic 6-spd
Drive
FWD
Body class
Large Cars
Doors
4

Federal recall campaigns

2 federal recall campaigns.

2016 Kia Cadenza
  • 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 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

    25/09/2023

  • 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 the vehicle, allowing it to detach.

    Consequence: A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front windshield glass. If necessary, the windshield will be removed and reinstalled. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC232.

    15/03/2022

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