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2017 Kia Optima

What 2017 Kia Optima owners report most

Across 250 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (64% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash — read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 64%
160 reports (64%) · 8 fire
Electrical System safety 10%
25 reports (10%) · 2 fire · 1 crash
Power Train0 8%
20 reports (8%)
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 8%
20 reports (8%) · 1 fire
Exterior Lighting0 6%
15 reports (6%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 250 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.