2017 Chevrolet Impala vs 2017 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 2017 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 255 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,109 | 179 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 25–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,000 mi | 61,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 25 |
| Power Train | 12 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 5 |
| Steering | 10 | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 43 |
| Stalling | 7 | 26 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
2017 Chevrolet Impala
2017 Kia Optima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.