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2017 Kia optima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia optima has 122 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia optima

Engine
122
Other
30
Electrical
23
Powertrain
16
Lights
11
Steering
10
Speed Control
10
Seat Belts
6
Visibility
4
Brakes
3
Structure
3

122

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 11, 2026ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle exp...
Jan 13, 2026ENGINEThe vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil. The dipstick was completely dry before 5000 miles...
Jan 2, 2026ENGINEKia Engine Settlement-Kia America and Grand Forks KIA dealership is refusing a mandatory diagnostic ...
Dec 14, 2025ENGINEThe engine in my 2017 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) seized and locked up, a known defect associated with ...
Oct 2, 2025ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI purchased the 2017 Optima Hybrid from Huntington Beach Hyundai on [XXX]. I made sure to double che...
Aug 11, 2025ENGINECar began hesitating and stalling, particularly from a stop. Engine light came on. Took the car to...
Jul 26, 2025ENGINECode P1326, Faulty Knock sensor on 2.4GDI
Jul 20, 2025ENGINEThe car stalled out
Jul 18, 2025ENGINEMy Kia optima fe 2017 has been consuming a lot of motor oil it takes a quart every 2 to 3 weeks and ...
Jun 25, 2025ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy vehicle is experiencing engine issues consistent with the known Theta II GDI engine defects — inc...
Jun 4, 2025ENGINEEngine stalled out while driving lyft. Got passenger to their destination safely, however lyft is my...
Apr 30, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, t...
Apr 3, 2025ENGINEI was driving on the highway, the check engine light started flashing and the car lost power. This c...
Mar 23, 2025ENGINEEngine issues started the third month after sales. Jerking, shaking, declining performance, metal cl...
Mar 18, 2025ENGINEI was driving on the highway and randomly my car started to shake very badly and i couldn’t go faste...
Feb 25, 2025ENGINEI have been dealing with an engine issue for almost two years now, dealership is telling me I need t...
Feb 15, 2025ENGINE1.) What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Engine failure due to excessive oil consumptio...
Feb 5, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated she had noticed that the vehicle required mor...
Feb 1, 2025ENGINEMy car is burning oil and oil is covering my spark plugs. Was mentioned about decarbonizing
Dec 24, 2024ENGINEYes, the issue has been confirmed by Kia. They acknowledged the high oil consumption and indicated t...

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