repaired · 2026 Q2
Trunk lid: latch
Risk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
2017 Kia Optima HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-594 the manufacturer reports only 40% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Engine
6Electrical system
4Power train
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Hybrid propulsion system
1Suspension
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Back over prevention
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Engine
Risk. A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Optima Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Optima Hybrid median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid safety ratings
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Engine FiresLed to recall 23V-877
In owners' words
What Optima Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / POWER TRAIN. The vehicle experiences sudden engine performance loss, causing it to drop speed abruptly and enter a restricted "limp mode" while traveling at highway speeds (e.g., 60–70 mph). [Chronological Events & Symptoms]: The check engine light begins flashing…
This car is registered under my sons name, [XXX]. I helped him buy the car as we paid cash for it ( Money was provided by my ex-wife). We bought it on XXX and was sold as-is but then the seller said theres no problem with it. A week after we bought it as my son was driving it on [XXX] it drove it…
The contact’s son owns a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle started leaking oil. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
Own a 2017 Optima Hybrid?
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