1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Kia Cadenza. 1 carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Kia dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Kia Cadenza. Check your Cadenza by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Cadenza. Kia has issued at least 51 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Cadenza. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The airbag light randomly came on 2 weeks ago and stayed on , indicating that the airbags would not deploy in the event of an accident. I called my mechanic, who confirmed it was not a warranty item. My car only has about 45,000 miles on it and is well maintained. it has never been in an accident.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11747784
“Complete engine failure due to rods and bearings (same as all other Kia engine recalls currently active). Ironically my car wasn't included in the recall.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11700022
“No prior issues/light on dashboard as the car was just serviced for coolant hose replacement. On my way home from work, the car stalled and loss power at the light. The signs were giving engine failure due to losing power then a clicking/ticking noise.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11699682
“Vehicle has been properly maintained and at 78k miles, while at a stop sign, the engine seized. No warning signs from vehicle appeared.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11685929
“Failure of Oil Pressure Sensor resulting in oil leaking into wiring harness, this is the same problem with 3.3L engines in other models that KIA has extended coverage. I contacted KIA Customer Care and was told they tracked VIN and not enough Cadenzas had reported the same repair.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11640601
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2018 Kia Cadenza is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kia dealer.