KIA 2020 KIA CADENZA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 KIA CADENZA
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 KIA CADENZA vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026