Question 1

Is the Kia CADENZA reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia CADENZA has 285 total NHTSA complaints across 6 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (7 complaints), 2018 (7 complaints), 2016 (18 complaints). Years to avoid: 2014 (146 complaints), 2015 (64 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia CADENZA should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2014, 2015 Kia CADENZA. The 2014 model has the most complaints (146) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia CADENZA?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia CADENZA are 2019 (7 complaints), 2018 (7 complaints), 2016 (18 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	7	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 KIA CADENZA. THE CONTA...	Excellent Reliability
2018	7	I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 KIA CADENZA WITH 11 MILES O...	Excellent Reliability
2017	43	OUTSIDE AIR TEMP SENSOR HAS DEFECT. IT READS 32 DE...	Average
2016	18	ON DECEMBER 6, 2016 MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIV...	Above Average
2015	64	UPON PRESSING ENGINE PUSH BUTTON START A STRONG OD...	Below Average
2014	146	ON SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 2014 AROUND 6:30 PM THE...	Avoid This Year

Kia CADENZA — All Years

Kia CADENZA — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid