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2015 Kia Cadenza Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
113,925miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Kia Cadenza, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,925 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The same engine in these 2015 - 2016 Kia Cadenzas is the same engine present in the Kia Sorentos which have been being investigated for early failure, My kia cadenza stalled at 63 miles per hour on route 73 in new jersey and ever since I've been terrified of it, the dealer (Burlington Kia of South Jersey) told me this is common, and they have stingers and most cars with this same 3.3 engine in for the same failure and it just boggles my mind, I was driving and stalled at 68 while cars are flying by me all because of a known failure? Something that is common and known? …”

NHTSA complaint #11561800, filed 2023-12

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the heat was activated, and the contact became aware that the temperature gauge was inoperable. The contact stated there was no heat blowing out of the vents and the radio volume on the steering wheel was also inoperable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558826, filed 2023-12, 113,925 miles

“2015 Kia Cadenza. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated ABS and ESC warning lights and broken coil springs. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.”

NHTSA complaint #11417572, filed 2021-05

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11557740, filed 2023-11

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated this still does not resolve or fix the problem and does not want her or anybody else vehicle to catch on fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11571613, filed 2024-02

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019120%
2017412%
2016214%
2015510%
20142321%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia Cadenza

Electrical system
13 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Cadenza

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology