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CarsLore / Kia / Cadenza / 2017

2017 Kia Cadenza

33 owner complaints — #3 of 6 Cadenza model years. 2 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

33complaints · 4 crashes, 1 fires
2recalls · 1 park/do-not-drive
25manufacturer bulletins
17,000 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Cadenza, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Engine12
  • Electrical system6
  • Unknown or other6
  • Fuel/propulsion system5
  • Wheels3
  • Air bags2
  • Seat belts2
  • Suspension2
  • Steering2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’14’16’17’18’2033’14’17’2033
2014201520162017201820192020

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 8 2017 Cadenza vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)

New York safety inspections

At its first New York inspection the 2017 Kia Cadenza failed the safety check 1.87% of the time — 4% more often than the average 2017 passenger car (1.79%). Median odometer at inspection: 53,240 miles.

750first inspections
1.87%failed on safety
53,240 mimedian odometer
0.0%1.1%2.2%’14’16’17’18’191.9%0.0%1.1%2.2%’14’17’191.9%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2017 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD————0.0 %
Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
Optional
Best overall rating
—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 10.2 L/100 km (about 23 mpg US), CO₂ 237 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
Cadenza · Full-size · Regular gasoline3.3 L, 6 cyl.AS811.58.510.2237

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls in Canada

1 Transport Canada recall for the 2017 Kia Cadenza.

2021123
8 Mar 2021		Electrical
Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall does not …

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

21V137000 · Service brakes, hydraulic4 Mar 2021 · 379,931 vehicles

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.

17V190000 · Service brakes, hydraulic16 Mar 2017 · 47 vehicles

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Kia told its dealers about the 2017 Kia Cadenza: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11010129TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles, equipped with 3.3L GDI engines. The warranty coverage for repairs related to th
11008051TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT (WTY034) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY034) to diagnose the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P0088 and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump on 2019-2021 MY Sedona vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2018 through July 8, 2020, 2017-2020 MY Cadenza vehicles man
11006581TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza, and 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles, equipped with 3.3L GDI engines. The warranty covera
11001839TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: ENGINE SUB ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT (WTY039) - This bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY039) to diagnose a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area and, if necessary, replace the engine sub-assembly on 2014-2015 MY Sorento (3.3L GDI Lambda), 2014-2017 MY Cadenza (3.3L GDI Lambda), 2015-2016 MY Sedona (3.3L GDI Lambda) vehicles.
11000787This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
11000540WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY039) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
11000357WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY039) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the vehicles engine in 2014-2017 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. Under certain severe operating conditions and over time, the engine in the vehicle may develop a coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket area.
11000356TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT (WTY034) - his bulletin provides information associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY034) to diagnose the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P0088 and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump on 2019-2021 MY Sedona vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2018 through July 8, 2020, 2017-2020 MY Cadenza vehicles manufactured from June 2, 2016 through October 15, 2020, and 2019-2020 MY Sorento vehicles equipped with 3.3L V6 Engines manufactured from January 24, 2018 t
11000354WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (WTY034) - This document is a Reimbursement Request form that was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
11000350WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (WTY034) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for the high-pressure fuel pump in 2017-2020 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.
11000310WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (WTY034) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY034.
11000309WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS MEMO (WTY034) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the high-pressure fuel pump for eligible vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the high-pressure fuel pump condition on 2019-2021 MY Sedona vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2018 through
11000308WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY034) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for repairs related to the high-pressure fuel pump for eligible vehicles from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 15 years / 180,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address the high-pressure fuel pump condition on the following vehicles: 2019-2021 MY Sedona vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2018 through July 8,
11000307WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warranty Extension Campaign WTY039.
11000306WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (WTY039) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the vehicles engine in the following vehicles equipped with 3.3L V6 engines: 2014-2015 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2012 through December 11, 2014, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza vehicles, manufactured from February 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017, and 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles, manufactured from July 21, 2014 through Ma
11000305WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (WTY039) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners, for certain repairs related to the vehicles engine in the following vehicles equipped with 3.3L V6 engines: 2014-2015 MY Sorento vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2012 through December 11, 2014, 2014-2017 MY Cadenza vehicles, manufactured from February 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017, and 2015-2016 MY Sedona vehicles, manufactured from July 21, 2014 through March 17, 2016. This will extend t
10226555TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
10212197TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Warranty Extension Program" (WTY027) to inspect and, if necessary, replace the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) with a new one on 2017MY Cadenza (YG) produced from June 2, 2016 through July 12, 2017 and Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 10, 2015 through April 11, 2017. If these vehicles exhibit an MIL "ON" and one or more of the DTCs listed in the table below are stored, the ACU is to be replaced. Follow the procedure outlined in this publication for the
10210591WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form for 17 MY Cadenza customers which was mailed with the customer letter advising them to submit the form if they had paid for repairs for this same matter prior to the warranty extension program launch.
10210589WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to the illumination of the Airbag Warning Light in 2017 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address certain Airbag Warning Light ON conditions at no cost to you.
10210587WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY027).
10210586WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the Airbag Warning Light ON for 2017 MY Sportage and 2017 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address certain Airbag Warning Light ON conditions.
10210585WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the repairs related to the Airbag Warning Light ON for 2017 MY Sportage and 2017 MY Cadenza vehicles from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service. This warranty extension is to address certain Airbag Warning Light ON conditions.
10209455PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the models listed below with newly replaced instrument clusters. Certain models allow for mileage setting with the KDS, which prevents the need to send out the instrument cluster to a 3rd party for mileage adjustment (refer to PS264). After a new cluster is installed, cluster (variant) coding may also ne
10205496PITSTOP: PANORAMIC SUNROOF RESET PROCEDURE - This Pitstop provides information to 'reset' the panoramic sunroof operation logic on some 2017-2020MY Cadenza (YG) vehicles, where the panoramic sunroof operation will not relearn.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

AQ23002 · Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module opened 17 Nov 2023

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation