2017 Kia Optima power train problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Kia Optima — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
21
Power Train complaints
8%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“Loosing oil putting oil in every 3 to 4 days no leaks on ground or oil pan or drain plug.oil don't smell or looks burnt happened around did 2 oil changes in a week still the same. Car will sputer hesitation on acceleration every so often have all updateds and recalls.”
filed Aug 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Optima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Optima | 26 | 18% |
| 2019 Optima | 17 | 8% |
| 2018 Optima | 18 | 8% |
| 2016 Optima | 73 | 10% |
| 2015 Optima | 49 | 5% |
| 2014 Optima | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 Optima | 64 | 5% |
| 2012 Optima | 54 | 6% |
| 2011 Optima | 25 | 4% |
| 2010 Optima | 24 | 32% |
| 2009 Optima | 33 | 28% |
| 2008 Optima | 18 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Kia Optima
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.