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severe 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Of the 3 brakes complaints filed for the 2017 Kia Cadenza, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB - SERVICE ACTION: HECU BOLTS INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT OR HECU ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SA287) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and/or replace the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module mounting bolts or replace the HECU assembly depending on the inspection results on some 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from October 29, 2016 through November 21, 2016, and on some 2017MY Cadenza (YG) vehicles, produced from October 29, 2016 through December 2, 2016, which may exhibit damaged module mounting bolt heads. Vehicles within the production date range listed above may exhibit an illumination of the ABS/ESC warning lamp.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Brake issue: I had an accident due to a brake failure on this car. I was driving very slowly going downhill (speeds 0 to 10 MPH) in a line of cars stopping and going, stopping and going many times. At first the brake pedal felt normal as pressure was applied the car slowed then petal resistance would drop and the car would speed up due to the downhill grade. I applied foot pressure to petal…
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Cadenza. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V137000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
It's a meaningful issue. 3 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Based on the 3 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 17,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.