Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia optima has 122 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
122
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle exp... |
| 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 14, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine in my 2017 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) seized and locked up, a known defect associated with ... |
| 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... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Car began hesitating and stalling, particularly from a stop. Engine light came on. Took the car to... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Code P1326, Faulty Knock sensor on 2.4GDI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The car stalled out |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | My Kia optima fe 2017 has been consuming a lot of motor oil it takes a quart every 2 to 3 weeks and ... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle is experiencing engine issues consistent with the known Theta II GDI engine defects — inc... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine stalled out while driving lyft. Got passenger to their destination safely, however lyft is my... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, t... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving on the highway, the check engine light started flashing and the car lost power. This c... |
| Mar 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine issues started the third month after sales. Jerking, shaking, declining performance, metal cl... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving on the highway and randomly my car started to shake very badly and i couldn’t go faste... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | ENGINE | I have been dealing with an engine issue for almost two years now, dealership is telling me I need t... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | ENGINE | 1.) What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Engine failure due to excessive oil consumptio... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated she had noticed that the vehicle required mor... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is burning oil and oil is covering my spark plugs. Was mentioned about decarbonizing |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Yes, the issue has been confirmed by Kia. They acknowledged the high oil consumption and indicated t... |