2014 Kia Cadenza Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,900miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Kia Cadenza, 14% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,900 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.
“The factory-installed windshield was installed incorrectly. I had it in the shop multiple times over the years for leaks and the tech would always say he could not find a leak. Now I can lightly push on the windshield from the inside and it pushes out/moves. Whooshing sound when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11342953, filed 2020-08, 140,000 miles“While driving down 95 s from columbia I heard a loud pop and then the sun roof cover slid back (it had been closed) and the sunroof glass shattered down on my passenger and my head and into the car. We looked up and we could see the sky. The glass was pointing upward. Not knowing what was happening we both ducked, I closed the sunroof panel cover and kept driving since we were not far from the car dealer (several exits down the highway).”
NHTSA complaint #10702220, filed 2015-03, 13,534 miles“While driving around 40mph, went to pass a vehicle and heard a loud pop... After exiting vehicle found a 5 inch line crack within the windshield on the lower right hand side (passenger)... Have been to two glass repair shops, and the dealer and all agree there is no damage inside or out to the glass, (stone chip), appears the glass failed internally...”
NHTSA complaint #11299096, filed 2020-01, 31,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that the front windshield was damaged and there was a split along the dashboard by the air bag housing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,900.”
NHTSA complaint #11464471, filed 2022-05, 55,900 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving through a car wash, there was water entering the vehicle through the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the windshield bonding agent. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V158000 (Visibility); the VIN was included, but the vehicle was previously repaired in 2022. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693699, filed 2025-10, 129,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V158000Mar 15, 2022Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. During manufacturing, the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to the…Covers: Kia Cadenza 2014–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10143404Jul 30, 2018PITSTOP - NO COMMUNICATION WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - This Pitstop provides information relating to the vehicles listed below with Blind Spot Detection…
- 10109855Mar 21, 2017TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior…
- 10183428Apr 28, 2016PITSTOP - RATTLING, SQUEAKING OR CREAKING NOISES FROM ROOF AREA - This bulletin describes the Service Procedures to follow when addressing a rattling, squeaking and/or creaking…
- 10079922Apr 28, 2016Pitstop: rattling, squeaking or creaking noises from roof area - this bulletin describes the service procedures to follow when addressing a rattling, squeaking and/or creaking…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Kia Cadenza
28 complaintsBrakes
23 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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