Model year
2020 Kia Cadenza
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints for the 2020 Kia Cadenza (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 111 complaints
- 2015 48 complaints
- 2016 14 complaints
- 2017 33 complaints
- 2018 7 complaints
- 2019 5 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
Recalls
22V022000 · Jan 21, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Complaints
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadenza · 3.3L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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