Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Optima faces multiple recalls and a high number of engine-related complaints, impacting its reliability. Recalls regarding the trunk latch and fuel system contribute to safety concerns, while engine issues reflect potential long-term costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $3,000–$7,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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
- tire rotations and balancing
- brake fluid replacement
- spark plug replacement
- coolant system service
- transmission fluid check
- cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or rough idle
- unusual fuel smells
- dashboard warning lights
- difficulty starting
- unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Optima at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.