What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Kia Cadenza?

EPA figures for the 2018 Kia Cadenza reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Kia Cadenza?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Kia Cadenza. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Kia Cadenza?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia Cadenza, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Kia · 2018

2018 Kia Cadenza

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Regular	20	28	23	383

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 21V137000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

8 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 5 Unknown Or Other 2 Air Bags 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.