2017 Kia Cadenza Premium
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- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, front right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cadenza (YG) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, rear left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, rear right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium is a 290-hp 3.3-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,990 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 253 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Cadenza measures 195.7 inches long on a 112.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,990 |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,890 |
| Destination Charge | $900 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Displacement | 3.342 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 83.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.32 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.5 |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5 |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 195.7 in |
| Width | 73.6 in |
| Height | 57.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Kia Cadenza 4 DR FWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia CADENZA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 4, 2021 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Park outside
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
NHTSA campaign 21V137000
Mar 16, 2017 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Cadenza vehicles. The brake vacuum hose on the affected vehicles may kink, reducing braking performance.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake vacuum hose, replacing it as necessary, free charge. The recall began on April 17, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC146.
NHTSA campaign 17V190000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Kia CADENZA
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia CADENZA (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 KIA CADENZA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.