2015 Kia Cadenza vs 2017 Kia Cadenza
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Kia Cadenza | 2017 Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 31 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 72 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Cadenza | Kia Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 |
2015 Kia Cadenza
2017 Kia Cadenza
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.