01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2014 Kia Cadenza recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V652000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- September 25, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,730,192campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 29, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 22V158000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- March 15, 2022
- Potential units
- 30,362campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 13, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors America
NHTSA 14V289000
- Component
- WHEELS
- Report received
- May 30, 2014
- Potential units
- 3,107campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadenza vehicles manufactured February 1, 2013, through August 27, 2013, and equipped with 19" non-chrome aluminum wheels. The wheels on the affected vehicles may fracture from impacts such as large, deep potholes.
Why it matters: A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with new wheels, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC107.
Owner notification: June 23, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH