Vehicle recalls by model year

2017 Kia Optima recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2017 Kia Optima, newest first.

3 recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Optima. The most recent was on Aug. 24, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 256 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), hybrid propulsion system (1), latches/locks/linkages (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

256 complaints about the 2017 Kia Optima were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 4 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 7 injuries.

Engine164recall on record
Unknown Or Other33
Electrical System25
Power Train21
Fuel/Propulsion System20
Exterior Lighting15

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that after receiving an oil change, the contact became aware that the engine oil level was low. The vehicle was taken back to the service center, and the engine oil…
Sept. 28, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Loosing oil putting oil in every 3 to 4 days no leaks on ground or oil pan or drain plug.oil don't smell or looks burnt happened around did 2 oil changes in a week still the same. Car will sputer hesitation on…
Aug. 17, 2026 · Engine

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

Loss of Motive Power DP22003 · opened Sept. 12, 2022 · closed Dec. 12, 2023
Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024
Electrical overstress EA19001 · opened April 19, 2019 · closed Sept. 19, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2017 Kia Optima recalls

Aug. 24, 2023Kia Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev and others: Latch Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk…
Dec. 19, 2018Kia Optima, Sorento, Sportage: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine…
March 8, 2018Kia Optima: Hybrid propulsion system Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device…