2017 Kia Cadenza Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Kia Cadenza, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I am submitting a complaint regarding my 2017 Kia Cadenza related to an ongoing airbag system failure and Kia’s refusal to cover the repair under their existing airbag warranty extension. My VIN is included in Kia’s WTY027 warranty extension, which extends coverage for repairs related to the Airbag Warning Light illumination from 5 years/60,000 miles to 15 years/unlimited miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11691010, filed 2025-10“The contact leased a 2017 Kia Cadenza. While driving 65 MPH with the adaptive cruise control activated, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the cervical stenosis and a herniated disk in the lower back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where it was deemed operable. The dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11112627, filed 2018-07, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212197May 20, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information associated with the "Warranty Extension Program" (WTY027) to…
- 10210591Apr 22, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: REIMBURSEMENT FORM - This document is a Reimbursement Request form for 17 MY Cadenza customers which was mailed with the customer letter advising them to…
- 10210589Apr 22, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for repairs related to…
- 10210587Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the warranty extension (WTY027).
- 10210586Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is extending the New Vehicle…
- 10210585Apr 19, 2022WARRANTY EXTENSION: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Cadenza
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
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