2017 Kia Optima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Kia Optima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 348
- 270 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 160 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 7 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 14 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Kia Optima
- ENGINE 160
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20
- POWER TRAIN 20
3 recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Optima
- NHTSA 23V594000 · 2023 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- NHTSA 18V907000 · 2019 · ENGINE A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V161000 · 2018 · HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, in
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Kia Optima
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Kia Optima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Kia Optima reliable?
NHTSA has 348 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Kia Optima and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (160 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Kia Optima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Optima?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (160), unknown or other (33), electrical system (23), fuel/propulsion system (20). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Kia Optima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.