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Kia Cadenza by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Kia Cadenza (2015–2020). The 2020 model is rated 23 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Cadenza years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cadenza | 1 | 23 mpg | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 Cadenza | 1 | 23 mpg | 1 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Cadenza | 1 | 23 mpg | 1 | 7 | — |
| 2017 Cadenza | 1 | 23 mpg | 2 | 33 | — |
| 2016 Cadenza | 1 | 22 mpg | 2 | 14 | — |
| 2015 Cadenza | 1 | 22 mpg | 2 | 47 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Cadenza recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Cadenza year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 23V652000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Sep 25, 2023; model years 2015, 2016
- 22V158000 — Visibility: Windshield, reported Mar 15, 2022; model years 2015, 2016
- 22V022000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Jan 21, 2022; model years 2020
- 21V137000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Mar 4, 2021; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
- 17V190000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Vacuum: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, reported Mar 16, 2017; model years 2017
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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