2017 Kia Optima Hybrid engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid — 60% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 27, 2024
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 | 12 | 24% |
| 2012 Optima Hybrid | 72 | 67% |
| 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.