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We buy Kia Cadenzas from every year, 2014–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Kia Cadenza by year
The Cadenza is a full-size car sold from 2014–2020 with engines including 3.3L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 218 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 | 3 | 111 |
| 2015 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 | 2 | 48 |
| 2016 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 22 | 2 | 14 |
| 2017 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 | 2 | 33 |
| 2018 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 Cadenza | 3.3L 6-cyl | 23 | 1 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Kia Cadenza problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Cadenza, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Kia Cadenza: questions
How much is a junk Kia Cadenza worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Cadenzas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Kia Cadenzas that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2014–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Kia Cadenza year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Cadenza (111). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, unknown or other and electrical system.
Which Kia Cadenza year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Cadenza has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 3. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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