2017 Kia Cadenza Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Kia Cadenza, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
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 contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the garage, she noticed that the engine oil had leaked onto the ground. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact then drove to a nearby dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil gasket and the valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11567071, filed 2024-01, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10183333Nov 25, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10183332Nov 4, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10177751Jul 27, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles…
- 10168850Nov 26, 2019TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin…
- 10147327Oct 1, 2018PITSTOP: DTC P0456/P0442 WITH FUEL PUMP SEAL DAMAGE - This Pitstop provides information regarding DTC P0456/P0442 (Evaporative Emissions System ? (Very) Small Leak Detected) or…
- 10143405Jul 9, 2018PITSTOP - DTC P0456/P0442 WITH FUEL PUMP SEAL DAMAGE - This Pitstop provides information regarding DTC P0456/P0442 (Evaporative Emissions System ? (Very) Small Leak Detected) or…
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Cadenza
12 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 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 Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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