Model year guide

2020 Kia cadenza

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Kia cadenza is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2020 Kia cadenza — representative photo
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2020 Kia cadenza at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined23 mpg

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2020 Kia cadenza recalls 1

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls NHTSA Campaign #22V022000 · 21/01/2022

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."

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2020 Kia cadenza MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,650

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Kia cadenza costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,250
Fuel only$13,250
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Kia cadenza trims & engines on record

Trims
Technology
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl 290 hp

2020 Kia cadenza vehicles on record

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2020 Kia cadenza — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Kia cadenza have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Kia cadenza. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Kia cadenza get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2020 Kia cadenza at about 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.