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2017 Kia Cadenza Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, affecting brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
1
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Mar 4, 2021
Owner complaints
32

All 2017 Kia Cadenza recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 21V137000Mar 4, 2021Brakes379,931 vehiclesPark Outside

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

    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.

  2. NHTSA 17V190000Mar 16, 2017Brakes47 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Cadenza have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, covering brakes.
Are 2017 Kia Cadenza recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2017 Kia Cadenza?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 21V137000, reported Mar 4, 2021, concerning the brakes.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.