Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Optima has 3 recalls, 255 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
255
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 8, 2026
18V907000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine r...
18V161000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD...
23V594000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk l...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Optima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Loosing oil putting oil in every 3 to 4 days no leaks on ground or oil pan or drain plug.oil don't s... |
| Jul 18, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving at highway speed, my engine began to produce a loud knocking noise without prior warni... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | I just bought this car and it runs thru oil fast. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | STEERING | Since 4/1 my car has intermittently lost power steering. I received dashboard warning lights and th... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine of this vehicle is still exhibiting the issues that are under the class action lawsuit. E... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On March 23, 2026, I took my 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) to Mark Kia [XXX] ) solel... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Loosing oil putting oil in every 3 to 4 days no leaks on ground or oil pan or drain plug.oil don't s... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle exp... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | unknown |
| Jan 13, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil. The dipstick was completely dry before 5000 miles... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ENGINE | Kia Engine Settlement-Kia America and Grand Forks KIA dealership is refusing a mandatory diagnostic ... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated while dr... |
| Dec 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2017 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) seized and locked up, a known defect associated with ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle experiences sudden and dangerous loss of power while driving, including hesitation during ac... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased the 2017 Optima Hybrid from Huntington Beach Hyundai on [XXX]. I made sure to double che... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My fiancée and I just recently bought this car with the 1.6T-GDi engine I immediately replaced the o... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | “My vehicle, a 2017 Kia Optima, had repeated safety issues documented in service records. Despite mu... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I own a 2017 Kia Optima. My vehicle was brought in for the tail light recall at Lupient Kia, but the... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Car began hesitating and stalling, particularly from a stop. Engine light came on. Took the car to... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The electrical wiring harness connecting to the hybrid system electric fuel pump(s) was found to hav... |