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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Kia Cadenza recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Mar 4, 2021

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic11Mar 4, 2021

Safety recalls1

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
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).

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Owner complaints by component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine240000
Unknown or other120000
Tires120000
Steering120000
Exterior lighting120000
Lane departure120000
Service brakes120000
Hydraulic120000

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

    “While operating the vehicle, the engine suffered a catastrophic internal mechanical failure, resulting in an immediate and dangerous loss of motive power on the road.”

    Filed 08/06/2026 · ODI 11755245
  • Unknown or other

    “I picked up my Cadenza from the repair shop. They were repairing the sunroof controls because the sunroof was not operating properly.”

    Filed 06/17/2026 · ODI 11744719
  • Tires

    “The contact owns a 2019 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated.”

    Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742797

Other Kia Cadenza model years

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2019 Kia Cadenza recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Cadenza have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 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 is the most common complaint about the 2019 Kia Cadenza?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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