2017 Kia Cadenza recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 33
Latest campaign: Mar 4, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	1	Mar 4, 2021	21V137000 17V190000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 4, 2021Latest campaign


Mar 4, 202121V137000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 21V137000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V137000 · Mar 4, 2021
Mar 16, 201717V190000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V190000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V190000 · Mar 16, 2017

Mar 4, 202121V137000

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

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V137000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V137000 · Mar 4, 2021

Mar 16, 201717V190000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum

Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V190000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V190000 · Mar 16, 2017

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component33

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33Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	12	36	0	0	0
Electrical system	6	18	0	1	0
Unknown or other	6	18	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	15	0	0	0
Service brakes	4	12	2	0	0
Wheels	3	9	0	0	0
Steering	2	6	0	0	0
Hydraulic	2	6	0	0	0
Air bags	2	6	1	0	1
Seat belts	2	6	0	0	0
Suspension	2	6	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	0	0
Tires	1	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	3	1	0	1

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“COMPONENT: Engine oil pressure sending unit/switch (part 94751-3C000, per Kia repair shop) or the oil pressure system on my 2017 Kia Cadenza 3.3L V6, about 95,500 miles.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771018
Steering
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The contact waited before restarting the vehicle and continued driving.”
Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755228
Engine
“Engine oil light is on and there is a burning smell when I drive. Fear of a fire breaking out in the engine when driving or parked.”
Filed 04/22/2026 · ODI 11732978

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2017 Kia Cadenza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Cadenza have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Cadenza. The most recent, 21V137000 (reported March 4, 2021), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Kia Cadenza recalls for?

The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Kia Cadenza?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Kia Cadenza?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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