AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Kia Optima
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Optima has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 257 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V594000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V907000 High Pressure Fuel Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V161000 Voltage Protection Device may Activate NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 165 complaints
- Unknown or Other 33 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 20 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 15 complaints
Of the 257 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 257 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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