2014 Kia Cadenza Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 21%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,430miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Kia Cadenza, 21% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,430 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Parking brake used on decline to park at store parking lot when tried to release to move forward would not engage. Per manual released for a few yards then autohold yellow warning light & ABS warning light came on after loud brake noise & smoke but auto hold locked brakes immedietly unable to move even if I wanted to. I have been checking for recalls there is one on hyundai & Kia that could be similar but not on this car had dealr check brakes 5500 miles b4?”
NHTSA complaint #11389014, filed 2021-01, 40,080 miles“Backed into a parking spot and engaged the epb. I heard the usual motor sound except it kept sounding for about 30 seconds. I disengaged the epb and put the car in drive to pull forward and the auto hold and electrical power brake (epb) got stuck and would not released although it was not showing on the dash as active and then, I tried to go forward and the auto hold and epb lights came on and were amber. I turned the car off waited a few minutes hoping for a reset and turn the car on and the auto hold and epb were no longer displayed. I again put it in drive and the break was still stuck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349770, filed 2020-08, 55,000 miles“Parking brake got stuck was able to disengage after looking at manual instructions % sevral attempts attempted to drive pb went off then the autohold light in yellow and ABS went on. Still on attempted per instrrctions to disengage the auto hold ..you tube indicated yellow hold means take to shop/dealer. Also on Kia forum others have had similar issues one took to dealer & dealer advised needed brake work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11378097, filed 2020-12, 44,080 miles“1. accelerator became stuck 2. pushing the foot brake did not stop the car 3. they were not able to replicate the issue, which happened 4 times 4. the dealership that sold me the car (twice) and another KIA dealership once 5. none Each time that it occurred, my wife shifted to neutral and hit the foot brake to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11476241, filed 2022-07“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. After the repair was completed, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle was shifted into reverse and then driven before accelerating as intended. Additionally, the sunroof was leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631570, filed 2024-12, 41,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima…Covers: Kia Cadenza 2014–2016, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Cadenza
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Cadenza
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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