repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Kia CadenzaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2015 Kia Cadenza, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 25, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Kia Cadenza has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine
13Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility
4Exterior lighting
3Steering
3Structure
3Service brakes, hydraulic
2Suspension
2Visibility/wiper
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Kia Cadenza recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Visibility: windshield
Risk. A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Cadenza year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cadenza median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Kia Cadenza safety ratings
2015 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Kia Cadenza, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Cadenza owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine seized. 3.3L Lambda II GDI. This is the 2nd Hyundai/KIA product that the engine has seized on me. Both with bearing failure. Neither on the list of recalled engines. You need to do a more thorough investigation into Hyundai/KIAs engines. The brands share the same power trains across the…
There are thousands of vejicles with a variant of the 3.3L V6 Lambda II GDI Hyundai/KIA class of engines on the road. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints regarding different variants of this engine throught Hyundai/KIAs line up. All of them with seized engines. There are class action…
PLEASE OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTO HYUNDAI/KIA LAMBDA II CLASS OF ENGINES! THEY ARE LEAVING HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES STRANDED! NHTSA NEEDS TO DO BETTER! STAND UP TO KIA MAKE THEM FIX THESE ENGINES! ITS UNFAIR TO THE LITTLE PEOPLE AKA THE CONSUMER! STOP PROTECTING THE GIANT COMPANIES!
Own a 2015 Cadenza?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.