Irvine, CA – March 27, 2022 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) has issued a recall for 30,362 vehicles due to the risk of their windshields detaching from the vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash.
The recall covers the following sedans:
- 2014 Kia Cadenza
- 2015 Kia Cadenza
- 2016 Kia Cadenza
Recall summary
Automotive windshields serve to protect car occupants from wind, rain and flying debris during travel, apart from contributing to the vehicle’s aerodynamics. Specific sections of the windshield in the recalled vehicles may have inadequate adhesive, causing the glass to be insufficiently attached to the rest of the car.
The component involved in this recall is the front windshield glass, including part numbers 86111-3R150 and 86111-3R***.
Recall risks
Insufficient adhesion of the windshield may cause the glass to detach from the vehicle’s body during operation. This could present an increased risk of a crash, resulting in injuries or property damage.
Warning signs
Occupants may notice “water leaks” or hear “wind noise” coming from the windshield glass.
Other Kia Cadenza recalls
A prior Kia Cadenza recall was initiated in March 2021, covering more than 370,000 Kia vehicles including Cadenzas from the 2017 to 2019 model years. The recall was done due to the risk of these cars catching fire, as reported.
Fires are an ongoing issue for many Kia and Hyundai models. The U.S. government auto safety regulator, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), is currently investigating both manufacturers to determine if the fire-related recalls conducted up-to-date have done enough to address the issues and if more cars will need to be recalled.
The repair
Dealers will remove and reattach the windshield using a better adhesive. All repairs will be done free of charge and owners who have already incurred repair expenses will be reimbursed by Kia.
Affected owners will be notified by May 13, 2022.
Is your vehicle part of this recall?
More than 30,000 vehicles are included in this Kia Cadenza windshield recall. To do a Kia recall check, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
