Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Optima Phev
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Optima Phev has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 23 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V594000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V844000 Engine Damage May Cause Stall or Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Hybrid Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 23 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Optima PHEV has moderate owner complaints and two recall campaigns, primarily concerning the engine and electrical system. The number of complaints about the engine suggests potential reliability issues in this area. Additionally, the recalls highlight concerns with engine wear and trunk latch operation. This limited but concerning data results in a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Battery health checks
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Check engine light
- Power loss issues
- Electrical malfunctions
- Trunk latch issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Optima Phev at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.