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.
2016 Kia CadenzaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2016 Kia Cadenza, most often about the visibility. 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 December 3, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Kia Cadenza has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Visibility
4Engine
2Service brakes, hydraulic
1Structure
1Electrical system
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 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
2016 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
2016 Kia Cadenza safety ratings
2016 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 2016 Kia Cadenza, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Cadenza owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that there was water and air leaking through the windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V158000 (Visibility); however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the…
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front windshield, after which she observed that the windshield had begun to crack and was leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a…
The contact owns a 2016 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that there was water leaking into the vehicle from the top of the front windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who stated there was no recall. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the…
Own a 2016 Cadenza?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.