2015 Kia Cadenza Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Kia Cadenza, and owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2015 Kia Cadenza
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
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,…
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Windshield (visibility)
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.
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…
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Kia Cadenza have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,686 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle: 2015 Kia Cadenza Issue: Open HECU Safety Recall — Fire Risk I am the owner of a 2015 Kia Cadenza with an open HECU recall related to a known fire risk. I have been experiencing a burning smel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2026 · Electrical system
“My entire Dash went Black. I could not see speed, gas level, milage. This is an extreme Hazard! I brought the car into "Crown KIA" in Clearwater to run a Diagnostic Check for 0.5 hour at $150 and they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 1, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Kia Cadenza. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19 / 28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Kia Cadenza model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Cadenza model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2014 Kia Cadenza | 3 | 110 |
| 2015 Kia Cadenza | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 Kia Cadenza | 2 | 14 |
| 2017 Kia Cadenza | 2 | 32 |
| 2018 Kia Cadenza | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 Kia Cadenza | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 Kia Cadenza | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2015 Kia Cadenza
How do I know if my 2015 Kia Cadenza has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Kia Cadenza; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V158000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.