NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Kia Cadenza Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Kia Cadenza has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kia dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Kia Cadenza. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA #22V022000Reported January 21, 2022 · Kia Motors America
Potentially affected: 451 vehicles
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles. The rear power windows can be operated by the driver's power window main switch after the ignition has been turned off and a front door is opened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Safety consequence
Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC225.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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