Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia optima has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I drive with my lights on auto. Occasionally the lights go out for no apparent reason. Both inside ... |
| Sep 19, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I was driving at night and the headlights suddenly turned off for about 5 seconds and then it will c... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the "Check High beam As... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I have my headlights on auto so they turn on but they turn on during the day and then off at night t... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I have been driving at night going 70 mph on major rural freeway, as well as 55 mph on a two lane ru... |
| Jan 16, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OFF NO MATTER IF THE SWITCH IS ON AUTO OR NORMAL ON. THE LIGHTS CUT OFF WHILE... |
| May 20, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | BOUGHT MY KIA 1 AGO & ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM W/HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS TURNING ON & OFF WHEN IN AUTO MODE. T... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN CAR IS DRIVING, OR SITTING THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL GO ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES. LIKE WHEN ITS DARK... |
| Aug 24, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN ON AUTOMATIC MODE, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK ON AFTER A MOMENT... |
| May 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAKATA RECALL BREAK LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. I NOTICED I HAD A NOTIFICATION COME ON MY DASHBOARD THAT R... |