2017 Kia Optima problems by component
252 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Optima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 161 | 64% | 71,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 25 | 10% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 20 | 8% | — |
| Power Train → | 20 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.