This page covers 2 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Kia Cadenza.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Visibility is the most-reported area for the 2016 Kia Cadenza, with multiple owners describing windshield problems, specifically cracking, water leaks, and what dealers have diagnosed as failed windshield bonding. At least one owner reports the issue recurring after a repair attempt. A single owner reports the panoramic sunroof shattering while driving at highway speed, scattering glass into the cabin. On the engine side, a handful of owners describe overheating, coolant loss, and white exhaust smoke, pointing to what sounds like internal coolant intrusion. Two owners report brake-related concerns, though the complaint set is thin enough that no clear pattern emerges there. The windshield bonding and coolant intrusion reports are the two themes that show up consistently across multiple accounts.
14
Total Complaints
By System
The 2016 Kia Cadenza has 2 recalls, the most serious being a risk of engine compartment fire that can occur whether the vehicle is parked or in motion. The other recall involves the front windshield, which may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing and can detach while driving, raising the risk of a crash or injury to anyone nearby.
At a glance
What can fail
The hydraulic electronic control unit may short electrically, potentially causing an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is parked or driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the HECU fuse at no charge to restore proper electrical function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, which could cause it to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the windshield and remove and reinstall it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
