Safety Score
62
Average
Recalls
2
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (2)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-24 | 23V594000 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 319,436 | — | Details |
| 2018-12-19 | 18V907000 |
ENGINE | 71,653 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On March 23, 2026, I took my 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] ) to Mark Kia [XXX] ) solely for two open safe… |
| 2026-02-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving at 67 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of … |
| 2026-02-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | unknown |
| 2026-01-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil. The dipstick was completely dry before 5000 miles were up. I had to … |
| 2026-01-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Kia Engine Settlement-Kia America and Grand Forks KIA dealership is refusing a mandatory diagnostic test for excessive … |
| 2025-12-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at approximat… |
| 2025-12-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine in my 2017 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) seized and locked up, a known defect associated with Kia’s Theta II 2.4L… |
| 2025-12-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle experiences sudden and dangerous loss of power while driving, including hesitation during acceleration, consist… |
| 2025-10-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased the 2017 Optima Hybrid from Huntington Beach Hyundai on [XXX]. I made sure to double check with the dealer … |
| 2025-09-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My fiancée and I just recently bought this car with the 1.6T-GDi engine I immediately replaced the oil even though the … |
| 2025-08-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | “My vehicle, a 2017 Kia Optima, had repeated safety issues documented in service records. Despite multiple repair attem… |
| 2025-08-14 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | I own a 2017 Kia Optima. My vehicle was brought in for the tail light recall at Lupient Kia, but the dealership only re… |
| 2025-08-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car began hesitating and stalling, particularly from a stop. Engine light came on. Took the car to the KIA dealership… |
| 2025-08-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | --- **Summary of Complaint – 2017 Kia Optima** My 2017 Kia Optima (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced sudden engine failure due… |
| 2025-07-26 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Code P1326, Faulty Knock sensor on 2.4GDI |
| 2025-07-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Oil is burning too fast... Car has had an issue like this in the past and the problem resulted in a blown engine... Re-… |
| 2025-07-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car stalled out |
| 2025-07-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Kia optima fe 2017 has been consuming a lot of motor oil it takes a quart every 2 to 3 weeks and of if I drive it mo… |
| 2025-07-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving my 2017 Kia Optima (Theta II engine) at approximately 115,900 miles, I suddenly experienced engine failur… |
| 2025-07-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine is failing and using over 3 quarts of oil every 700-100 miles. Spark Plugs have become oil fouled and replaced a… |
| 2025-06-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My vehicle is experiencing engine issues consistent with the known Theta II GDI engine defects — including rod bearing … |
| 2025-06-23 | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that the low battery warning light was illuminated, and the mess… |
| 2025-06-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine stalled out while driving lyft. Got passenger to their destination safely, however lyft is my only source of inc… |
| 2025-05-16 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The power steering stopped working and the car became hard to turn because of it. The power steering light (red color w… |
| 2025-05-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I was driving and as I was going to make a left turn, the steering wheel forced itself to the right and locked. And the… |
| 2025-04-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle lost mot… |
| 2025-04-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway, the check engine light started flashing and the car lost power. This created a very dange… |
| 2025-03-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine issues started the third month after sales. Jerking, shaking, declining performance, metal clicking noise, loss … |
| 2025-03-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving on the highway and randomly my car started to shake very badly and i couldn’t go faster than about 30 mph… |
| 2025-02-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have been dealing with an engine issue for almost two years now, dealership is telling me I need to wait till a barri… |
| 2025-02-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1.) What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Engine failure due to excessive oil consumption and/or a malfunct… |
| 2025-02-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | There appears to be an issue with Kia USA regarding an oil switch fault that the company may be aware of but has not ad… |
| 2025-02-05 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated she had noticed that the vehicle required more oil between oil c… |
| 2025-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car is burning oil and oil is covering my spark plugs. Was mentioned about decarbonizing |
| 2025-01-29 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | My driver's seat seatbelt has completely locked up rendering unusable. It neither retracts or goes out further so it is… |
| 2025-01-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Unknown Oil consumption Spark plugs need replacement about every 500-1000 miles. Also needs oil every 500-1000 |
| 2024-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Yes, the issue has been confirmed by Kia. They acknowledged the high oil consumption and indicated that the engine requ… |
| 2024-11-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My Engine is burning a quart or more of oil a week. Since my last oil change I have put in 15 quarts of oil. I called K… |
| 2024-11-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | Randomly when turning, my steering will jolt in the opposite direction and lose power steering. The red power steering… |
| 2024-11-13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | A auto repair shop said my Kia Optima has a bad knock sensor which is a common problem with those cars. My safety and o… |
| 2024-11-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Kia Optima. While the contact’s daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there … |
| 2024-10-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Failure of Flexible Steering Coupler, part of the Motor Driven Power Steering. This flexible coupler deteriorated noti… |
| 2024-10-08 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Drivers side seat belt will not click into latch |
| 2024-10-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Took the car to the dealership to diagnose an issue that I know Kia has a settlement for which is the engine class sett… |
| 2024-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I own a 2017 Kia Optima with a major internal engine defect. Starting shortly after purchase, the car lost power and co… |
| 2024-09-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine is burning 2 QT of oil every month and burning it in under 1000 miles. Kia dealership says it's a common issue b… |
| 2024-08-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | Car engine stuttered when turned on, then after a moment smoothed out . I noticed some looseness in response in the ste… |
| 2024-08-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The KSDS in my engine is causing engine failure due to the dealership failing to fix the problem when I first experienc… |
| 2024-08-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine Is losing oil. Taking it to KIA dealership and other repair shops around our area and she has to have her oi… |
| 2024-05-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving highway speed (75) after work may 23rd 2024 when my car just randomly stop accelerating and I pulled to the si… |