Model year 2017 · Large Cars

2017 Kia Cadenza: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Kia Cadenza at 23 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 33 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

23

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Kia dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Kia Cadenza recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 21V137000 Reported Mar 4, 2021 Park outside
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC206)
Units affected
379,931 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Power assist: Vacuum: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 17V190000 Reported Mar 16, 2017
Filed by
Kia America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SC146)
Units affected
47 (estimate)
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
Risk
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Kia Cadenza fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Kia Cadenza EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cadenza3.3L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/28/23 mpg$2,900384

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Kia Cadenza crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Kia Cadenza NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Kia Cadenza owner complaints

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Cadenza, most recently on Oct 14, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Kia Cadenza complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine12
Electrical system6
Unknown or other6
Fuel/propulsion system5
Wheels3
Air bags2
Seat belts2
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Steering2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Kia Cadenza model years

Kia Cadenza by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 Cadenza23 mpg10—
2019 Cadenza23 mpg15—
2018 Cadenza23 mpg17—
2016 Cadenza22 mpg214—
2015 Cadenza22 mpg247—

All Kia Cadenza years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Kia models

2017 Kia Forte2017 Kia K9002017 Kia Niro2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Rio2017 Kia Sedona2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Soul2017 Kia Sportage

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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