Cadenza
Kia Cadenza: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Kia Cadenza – Second generation (YG)2016–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2016–2021 |
| Model years | 2017–2020 (North America) 2017–2021 (Middle East) |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4L Theta II GDI I4 2.5L Smartstream GDI I4 3.0L Lambda II GDI V6 3.3L Lambda II MPI V6 3.3L Lambda II GDI V6 3.5L Lambda II MPI V6 Hybrid petrol 2.4L Theta II MPI I4 LPG 3.0L Lambda II LPI V6 Diesel 2.2L R II CRDi I4 |
| Electric motor | 38kW permanent magnet high-power density motor |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic |
| Battery | 1.76 kWh Li-ion Polymer |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm |
| Length | 4,970 mm (pre-facelift) 4,995 mm (facelift) |
| Width | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,555–1,730 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Kia Cadenza – First generation (VG)2009–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–2016 |
| Model years | 2010–2016 |
| Engines | Petrol 2.4L Theta II MPI I4 2.4L Theta II GDI I4 2.7L Mu MPI V6 3.0L Lambda GDI V6 3.3L Lambda GDI V6 3.5L Lambda MPI V6 LPG 2.7L Mu LPI V6 3.0L Lambda LPI V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm |
| Length | 4,965 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,505–1,690 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2020 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2014–2016 | 3.3 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Petrol | 3470 cm³ | 213 kW (290 PS) | 1645 kg | 219 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2014–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 7 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 3,002–3,058 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,470 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 213 kW (290 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,645 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,845 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2014–2020 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2011–2012, 2016 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 65 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Brakes | 35 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Visibility and wipers | 29 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Steering | 18 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Body and structure | 12 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 11 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Wheels | 8 | 2014, 2015, 2017 |
| Lights | 8 | 2014, 2015, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 7 | 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2014–2019: 218 complaints, 8 with a crash and 6 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.