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SteeringPart report

2015 Kia Cadenza Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
6%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Kia Cadenza, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year.

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 vehicle steering wheel became hard to turn while driving. This could have caused serious accident and injury. The car also died on me while driving and impossible to turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion. I then noticed a flashing light. This happened all at the same time and without notice. This could have been a major accident and I believe a serious defect as I saw too many KIA and Hyundai vehicles with the same complaints. Can this please be looked into? The vehicle next day refused to start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11501155, filed 2023-01

“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

“On 5/2023, my ‘15 Kia Cadenza broke down due to the front right coil spring breaking. I was driving 25mph on a flat surface. After it broke, there was continual clicking to the right side of the vehicle, a loud airplane-like noise, and the sound of metal grinding. Nobody was hurt, more scared. No messages appeared on the dashboard. The coil spring breaking caused a domino effect of other damages to the vehicle’s right side: strut, insulator, speed sensor, and tire. It made steering difficult and the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle had to be towed to the nearest mechanic. …”

NHTSA complaint #11528358, filed 2023-06

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019120%
201726%
201536%
20141211%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia Cadenza

Electrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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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