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Kia Optima 2017 Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Problems

1 distinct owners reported a hybrid and electric propulsion problem on the 2017 Kia Optima - 0% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V161000Reported March 8, 2018 - 1,710 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,710 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine173Unknown Or Other33Electrical System25Fuel and Propulsion System22Power Train21Lighting15
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.