Vehicle recall 22V022000 · January 21, 2022
2020 Kia Cadenza
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Rear power windows that operate unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 21, 2022
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC225
- Owner notification
- March 8, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 451
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software; Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Cadenza (2020): 2020
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