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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, most often about the engine (65% of complaints, typically around 35,000 miles). It is 5th of 9 Optima Hybrid model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid problems
Engine
17 complaints · 65%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
My vehicle has had multiple issues with its hybrid battery management system since purchase. It has been towed 4 times. While driving my car will start to jerk and a warning system telling me there is a problem with the battery management system (bms) and the power train. It will tell me to pull over or to contact the…
Driving and the dashboard said turn car off. Had towed to the dealer and they said $8500 for a new engine...said the oil drain bolt was laying of top of the splash shield and no oil left in the engine, they wanted to know if someone was after US...what the heck. Fought with them for 2 months.
Electrical
6 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the speed suddenly reduced to approximately 40 MPH. The contact indicated that the failure occurred when the electric motor was turned off and the gas motor did not immediately turn start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (kirby Kia of…
Happened numerous times while driving in traffic or speeds over 60 MPH, engine warning light comes on stating hybrid engine malfunction turn off immediately. If I don't get to pull over immediately, I lose power until I do. When I have my phone attached to the carport program, it registers that there is someone in the…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 15%Takata recall- when braking pr pumping the brakes there is a knocking noise, this also happens when releasing the brake pedal on flat roads or hills. There is a creaking noise when releasing the brake after putting car from park to drive or reverse.
Brakes
4 complaints · 15%Takata recall- when braking pr pumping the brakes there is a knocking noise, this also happens when releasing the brake pedal on flat roads or hills. There is a creaking noise when releasing the brake after putting car from park to drive or reverse.
Brake line has air in it for the second time in a matter of a few months, first time it took Kia dealership 4 days to repair. This current time it should take 2 days. When braking hard at a slow or high speed, there is a loud noise coming from brake area. S
Transmission
3 complaints · 12%My vehicle has had multiple issues with its hybrid battery management system since purchase. It has been towed 4 times. While driving my car will start to jerk and a warning system telling me there is a problem with the battery management system (bms) and the power train. It will tell me to pull over or to contact the…
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 repaired but failed to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 19, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc278.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 rio, 2016-2018 optima, 2017-2018 optima hybrid and optima plug-in hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, "internal trunk release."
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a knock sensor detection system (ksds). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc218.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 optima hybrid and optima plug-in hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Engine fires
Summary
On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.â during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.â the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.â additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modif
Questions about the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints); other or unspecified (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 24, 2023 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Kia Optima Hybrid?
- It is 5th of 9 Optima Hybrid model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.