2017 Kia Cadenza recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Kia Cadenza; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 32 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2017 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints32

Do-not-drive / park-outside1

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 21V137000 · 04 Mar 2021

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 17V190000 · 16 Mar 2017

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.

Risk: Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.

What owners complain about

Share of the 32 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine11 · 34%

Electrical system6 · 19%

Unknown or other6 · 19%

Fuel/propulsion system5 · 16%

Service brakes4 · 12%

Wheels3 · 9%

Air bags2 · 6%

Seat belts2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20171

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20267

From owner complaints

Shortly after filling fuel tank a strong raw fuel odor emanated from the left side of the vehicle near the fuel door. The smell was most pronounced outside the vehicle. Initially i thought some fuel had spilled, but the smell lasted several days until the tank was depleted to 1/2 full, and immediately came back upon…
Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

This is a continuation of previous nhtsa complaint id 11047835. The strong raw fuel odor after fillup recurred on my vehicle at 9550 miles, 3600 miles after this problem was supposed to be fixed. Dealer claims to have repaired gap in the previously-replaced high pressure fuel pump seal; however, fuel smell remains…
Fuel/propulsion system · Jul 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Multiple oil, engine/knocking issues. Drove the car unaware of loss of oil ( disguised as water from days rain) no oil light or engine light appeared. When I took to dealer the leak was fixed.Multiple times of loss of oil and only once did it show on dash.I kept taking to dealership for loud knocking and was told it…
Electrical system · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I am submitting a complaint regarding my 2017 Kia Cadenza related to an ongoing airbag system failure and Kia’s refusal to cover the repair under their existing airbag warranty extension. My VIN is included in Kia’s WTY027 warranty extension, which extends coverage for repairs related to the Airbag Warning Light…
Air bags · Feb 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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