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2019 Kia Cadenza Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
74,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.3L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Kia Cadenza (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Cadenza. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and exterior lighting (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 74,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2019 Kia Cadenza. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, upon starting the vehicle later, the contact noticed that there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the contact was informed that the diagnostic trouble code was associated with a tire sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11742797, filed 2026-06, 74,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 74,000 and 74,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–50100%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 74,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Kia Cadenza version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cadenza FWD3.3L 6-cyl8-speed automatic202723$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Kia Cadenza → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 41 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Cadenza

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019574,0001—23—Not enough data
201875,6251—23—Not enough data
20173317,0002—2350 · TypicalRising
20161442,6742—22—Not enough data
20154845,5592—2225 · FewerRising
201411148,5003—2279 · MoreRising

All Kia Cadenza model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Kia Cadenza have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Kia Cadenza as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Kia Cadenza is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2019 Kia Cadenza been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Cadenza get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Kia Cadenza (Cadenza, 3.3L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Kia Cadenza reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 74,000 miles and the middle half falls between 74,000 and 74,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.