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Model Year Problem Record

Kia Cadenza 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Kia Cadenza: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V652000.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V158000.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V289000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V289000Reported May 30, 2014 - 3,107 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,107 vehicles across all affected models.

22V158000Reported March 15, 2022 - 30,362 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 30,362 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20145
20158
20164
20173
20185
20198
20206
202110
202212
202320
202421
20257
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.