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US recalls (1)
Park outsideService brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2021-03-08 · campaign 2021-123
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem in the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) could cause it to short circuit.
Note: This recall does not affect vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install new ABS fuse(s) and, on certain models, update the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) software. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Owner complaints (7)
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Cadenza. Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 33).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Kia Cadenza version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cadenza 3.3 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-31.