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SevereNHTSA·22V158000·Announced 2022-03-15

Kia Recalls 2014-2016 Cadenza for Windshield Bonding Defect

Kia is recalling 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles because the front windshield may not be properly bonded, posing a risk of detachment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield detachment) that increases the risk of a crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling all 2014-2016 Cadenza vehicles. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the front windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.

A front windshield that detaches from a vehicle can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The defect affects 30,362 vehicles in the United States.

Dealers will inspect the front windshield glass and, if necessary, remove and reinstall it. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA CADENZA
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Windshield
Hazard
Affected units
30,362

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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