2014 Kia Cadenza recalls and problems

The 2014 Kia Cadenza has 3 safety recalls and 111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Kia dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-652 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

Recalls

Complaints

111

Crashes / fires

3 / 3

Injuries / deaths

8 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Kia Cadenza vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Kia Cadenza recalls

Recall 23V-652: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Sep 25, 2023 · 1,730,192 vehicles affected · Kia America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 22V-158: Visibility

Reported Mar 15, 2022 · 30,362 vehicles affected · Kia Motors America

Problem: 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.

Risk: A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 14V-289: Wheels

Reported May 30, 2014 · 3,107 vehicles affected · Kia Motors Corporation

Problem: 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.

Risk: A wheel fracture could cause the circular rim to separate, resulting in a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2014 Kia Cadenza problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	28
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	16
Visibility	14
Unknown or Other	14
Electrical System	13
Steering	12
Structure	8
Service Brakes	8
Power Train	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Wheels	4
Air Bags	3

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 6
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 3
Visibility › Windshield — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Throttlebody/Manifold — 1
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 1
Steering › Column — 1
Tires › Sidewall — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Kia Cadenza complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 10, 2026

I brought the car used and i checked for recalls. The dealer said that the recall for the windshield had been taken care of. I tried to get the dealership to address the issue to no avail. The windshield is still partial unattached and the car has leaks everytime it rains and when i touched the glass it was moving.

Visibility · at 129,000 miles · reported Oct 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving through a car wash, there was water entering the vehicle through the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the windshield bonding agent. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V158000 (Visibility); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was previously repaired in 2022. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for…

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 1, 2025

I was driving down the highway at 65 mph when suddenly the sunroof exploded in an outward fashion causing me to pull over. I believe there is a defect in the sunroofs of 2011 to 2014 models. I've contacted Kia. They refused to cover it. Nothing hit the windshield. It just spontaneously exploded.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 177,000 miles · reported May 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was no oil in the engine. A diagnostic test was performed; however, no oil leaks or failures were discovered. The manufacturer was then notified of the…

Engine · reported Apr 16, 2025

The engine started smoking and knocking really bad. Took it to the kia dealership and was told a piston o ring and gasket went bad because of heavy oil consumption that caused antifreeze to leak inside the motor while sitting still and this was causing the burning smell because the cylinder had gone bad because of this. The dealership states this was a known issue with all kias from this year and should be under recall. So I called kia because the car only has 80k miles and they informed me it's not apart of the open recall because it's a cadenza. What if I hadn't went back outside and seen…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Kia Cadenza have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 Kia Cadenza: 23V-652 (service brakes, hydraulic), 22V-158 (visibility), 14V-289 (wheels). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Kia Cadenza?

Owners report engine problems most often (28 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (16). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Kia recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.