2019 Kia Cadenza: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Kia Cadenza at 23 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
23
NHTSA overall rating
—
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.
2019 Kia Cadenza recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, newest first.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
NHTSA 21V137000Reported Mar 4, 2021Park 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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 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.
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.
2019 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.
2019 Kia Cadenza NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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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.
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2019 Kia Cadenza owner complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Cadenza, most recently on Aug 6, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2019 Kia Cadenza complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
2
Exterior lighting
1
Lane departure: Blind spot detection
1
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
Steering
1
Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
Unknown or other
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
