Volkswagen Golf R vs KIA Cadenza
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf R | KIA Cadenza |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 117 | 292 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 2014–2019 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2014 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2016 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 10 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 9 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 10 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 9.9% |
Volkswagen Golf R by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
21
17.9%
Electrical System
15
12.8%
Brakes
14
12.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.4%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.4%
Engine & Cooling
10
8.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.8%
Steering
4
3.4%
KIA Cadenza by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
65
22.3%
Brakes
36
12.3%
Electrical System
33
11.3%
Other & Unspecified
33
11.3%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
30
10.3%
Steering
18
6.2%
Body & Structure
12
4.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
3.8%