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Owners have filed 47 complaints about the 2017 Kia Cadenza with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
47
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
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.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
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| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (13), electrical system (6), brakes (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.