The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V022000·Announced 2022-01-21

Kia Recalls 2020 Cadenza for Rear Power Window Safety Issue

Kia is recalling 2020 Cadenza vehicles because rear power windows can operate after the ignition is off, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 Cadenza vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system software. 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. This behavior fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

The unexpected operation of the rear power windows can increase the risk of injury. The recall affects 451 vehicles in the 2020 model year.

Dealers will update the Driver Door Module software free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
KIA CADENZA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
451

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CADENZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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