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Kia Optima 2017 Engine Problems

173 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2017 Kia Optima - 67% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage173 complaints

173 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V907000Reported December 19, 2018 - 71,653 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 71,653 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other33Electrical System25Fuel and Propulsion System22Power Train21Lighting15Vehicle Speed Control13
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.