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Kia Cadenza
Model Overview
The Kia Cadenza is a full-size sedan that allows the South Korean company to compete in the near-luxury class. This is a stylish car that looks more expensive than it is, and, thanks to Kia's penchant for high-value packaging, is also equipped like a pricier vehicle. The Cadenza prioritizes comfort and competence over sportiness with a smooth ride and strong power, and handsome styling will age well without offending anyone.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
carbuff3631
Super Car!! Very High Quality & Great Value.
December 08, 2014
Base
Overall Score
Just got the Base Version which comes Loaded with Features and is a Gorgeous Looking Car. People always ask me what it is ? Looks very European. The Ride is Great , Handling is great and it is very Spacious. The Best thing is because it is so rare that it gets noticed from a distance. Getting the base for 8k less made a lot of sense as it still comes with Leather, Nice Wheels, Heated Seats, Navigation System, Power Folding Heating Mirrors and the list goes on .
The Warranty is also Awesome. Haven't dealt with any issues so I don't know how good Kia is as this is my first Kia purchase although I have been contmpleting purchasing an Optima for a while but I think that Cadenza is a better buy as the price of Optima SX turbo & Cadenza base is almost the same but the Financing options offered by Kia on Cadenza are more Favorable.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-529
Recall date
2023-09-26
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC191
Units Affected:
276,225
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2022-124
Recall date
2022-03-16
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC161
Units Affected:
740
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk:
A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Additionally, a windshield that detaches from a moving vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield.
Recall number
2021-123
Recall date
2021-03-08
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC142
Units Affected:
59,106
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2014-204
Recall date
2014-06-04
System affected
Wheels
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC089
Units Affected:
164
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum rims, the wheels may fracture when subjected to a strong impact, such as a pot hole. This could cause wheel failure, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install redesigned wheels.
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