The 2019 Kia Cadenza's low safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 5 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Kia Cadenza has accumulated 5 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Tires,engine1

04Steering,exterior Lighting,lane Departure1

05Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

5 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Cadenza Fuel Economy

23mpg combined

20city

27hwy

$2,950/yr

At 23 MPG combined, the 2019 Kia Cadenza delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

Cadenza - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

3.3L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Kia Cadenza

32States

40%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 18% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1618%

DCWashington DC

1113%

MDMaryland

89%

GAGeorgia

89%

ILIllinois

45%

AZArizona

45%

TXTexas

33%

CACalifornia

33%

MAMassachusetts

22%

NHNew Hampshire

22%

WIWisconsin

22%

OHOhio

22%

COColorado

22%

MOMissouri

22%

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Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Kia Cadenza?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Kia Cadenza a good car to buy?

The 2019 Kia Cadenza has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Kia Cadenza?

EPA rates the 2019 Kia Cadenza at 23 MPG combined across the board. Check the fuel economy section for the city/highway breakdown.

What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Cadenza?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Kia Cadenza, based on 5 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.