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2017 Kia optima Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia optima has 4 NHTSA visibility complaints and 0 visibility-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

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 22, 2020VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT...
Jan 1, 2020VISIBILITY/WIPERI CAN NOT SEE THE CAR ON THE RIGHT IF I WANT TO SWITCH LANES ON A HIGH WAY. IN TRAFFIC I GET NOT ZO...
Oct 12, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS SITUATED TOO LOW, CREATING A LARGE BLIND SPOT IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIEL...
Aug 25, 2018VISIBILITY/WIPERWAS DRIVING THROUGH A TUNNEL WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, AND THEN THE SOUNDS OF GLASS SHATTERING AND WI...

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