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#BS-2019-KIACAD-3F362019 Kia Cadenza
Based on reports from 4 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 4 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported brakes issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Brakes (1 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Kia Cadenza: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection Issues
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: blind spot detection-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (1 recall)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Kia Cadenza is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Kia Cadenza vs. Class Average (Large Cars)
This vehicle
4
Class avg
32
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 4 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
2019 Kia Cadenza: Frequently Asked Questions
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