2017 Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid — 62% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in…Campaign 21V844000 · Oct 29, 2021
Engine problems in other Optima Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Optima Hybrid | 16 | 52% |
| 2013 Optima Hybrid | 13 | 24% |
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | 72 | 66% |
| 2011 Optima Hybrid | 19 | 56% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.