2018 Kia Cadenza
2018 Kia Cadenza in NHTSA data: length 497 cm, curb weight 1,648–1,710 kg and 1 recall campaign.
2018 Kia Cadenza at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Kia Cadenza. Overall length is 497 cm (195.7 in), width 187 cm, height 147 cm and wheelbase 285 cm (112.2 in). Curb weight is 1,648–1,710 kg (3,633–3,770 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 497 cm (2017: 497 cm) and curb weight 1,648–1,710 kg (2017: 1,648–1,710 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CADENZA 4DR SEDAN BASE/PREMIUM | 497 cm195.7 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,648 kg3,633 lb |
| CADENZA 4DR SEDAN LIMITED | 497 cm195.7 in | 187 cm73.6 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 285 cm112.2 in | 1,710 kg3,770 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Cadenza
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V137000 | 4 March 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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. NHTSA: park outside |
Other Cadenza model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.