With 1 recalls and 246 complaints, the 2017 Kia Optima rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

246

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V1610002018-08-03

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Kia Optima's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 246 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine105

02Unknown Or Other15

03Exterior Lighting9

04Power Train,engine7

05Engine,fuel/propulsion System7

246 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Optima Fuel Economy

25–42mpg combined

22-39city

31-46hwy

$1,050-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Kia Optima ranges from 25 to 42 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Optima Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)

42mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

39 city46 hwy~$1,050/yr9/10 Clean

Optima Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM6)

40mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

38 city43 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean

Optima - Automatic (AM7)

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean

Optima FE - Automatic (S6)

29mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Optima - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Optima - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Kia Optima

37States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

17412%

TXTexas

1188%

CACalifornia

1078%

GAGeorgia

675%

NCNorth Carolina

665%

AZArizona

594%

PAPennsylvania

574%

OHOhio

534%

MOMissouri

504%

ILIllinois

483%

DCWashington DC

423%

NYNew York

353%

MIMichigan

353%

DEDelaware

332%

NJNew Jersey

332%

UTUtah

302%

INIndiana

282%

WAWashington

282%

MDMaryland

262%

OR26

TN24

MN22

OK22

VA20

CO15

ID14

RI14

NV14

AL13

SC12

KY12

NE11

NH11

KS11

NM9

MA8

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Kia Optima Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Kia Optima a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Kia Optima. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Kia Optima?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Kia Optima. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Optima?

You'll get between 25 and 42 MPG combined from the 2017 Kia Optima, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Kia Optima?

ENGINE problems top the list with 246 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.