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2017 Kia optima Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia optima has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-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

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 14, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI own a 2017 Kia Optima. My vehicle was brought in for the tail light recall at Lupient Kia, but the...
Feb 22, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI drive with my lights on auto. Occasionally the lights go out for no apparent reason. Both inside ...
Sep 19, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI was driving at night and the headlights suddenly turned off for about 5 seconds and then it will c...
Aug 16, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Check High beam As...
Jun 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI have my headlights on auto so they turn on but they turn on during the day and then off at night t...
Mar 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI have been driving at night going 70 mph on major rural freeway, as well as 55 mph on a two lane ru...
Jan 16, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF NO MATTER IF THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO OR NORMAL ON. THE LIGHTS CUT OFF WHILE...
May 20, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEBOUGHT MY KIA 1 AGO & ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM W/HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS TURNING ON & OFF WHEN IN AUTO MODE. T...
Nov 1, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN CAR IS DRIVING, OR SITTING THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. LIKE WHEN ITS DARK...
Aug 24, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN ON AUTOMATIC MODE, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK ON AFTER A MOMENT...
May 1, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTAKATA RECALL BREAK LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I NOTICED I HAD A NOTIFICATION COME ON MY DASHBOARD THAT R...

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