Table 1 shows ten common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (159 problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (five problems).
On March 23, 2026, I took my 2017 kia Optima plug-in hybrid (VIN: [xxx] ) to mark kia [xxx] ) solely for two open safety recalls: sc218 (engine inspection/replacement and ksds software installation) and sc278 (emergency trunk latch release) under repair order #6807251. Read details...
I just purchased my 2017 kia Optima two months ago. I was driving to work today in the center lane on the highway at about 65 miles per hour. Out of nowhere without warning my car shutters and the check engine light comes on. Read details...
Engine is failing and using over 3 quarts of oil every 700-100 miles. Spark plugs have become oil fouled and replaced all 4 spark plugs June 11th, 2024 and replaced all 4 spark plugs again January 12th, 2025. Read details...