The 2016 Kia Cadenza has 14 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility and engine. Owners most often flag catastrophic engine failure (lambda 3.3l gdi v6): very frequent reports of blown head gaskets, loss of compression, and complete engine replacements, often covered under warranty extensions but causing months of downtime. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Kia Cadenza vehicles (US, public record).
visibility:windshield
Campaign 22V158000Kia 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 23V652000Kia 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,…
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