2017 Kia Optima Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 252 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Kia Optima overview page.
What owners report
“For the past 5-6 months Iâm have ongoing issues with my engine and excessive oil consumption. Iâve completed the three oil consumption test per 1000…”NHTSA complaint 11490469 — filed 10/23/2022
“The vehicle automatically turns the headlights off automatically (at night). While driving and not touching the multi function switch, the vehicle indicate that the headlights…”NHTSA complaint 11442902 — filed 12/06/2021
“THE WIRING IN THESE CARS ARE COATED WITH SOMETHING THAT SMALL RODENTS LIKE TO EAT THEY CHEW THROUGH THE TAPE THEN THEN WIRING. CAUSING HYBRID…”NHTSA complaint 11395018 — filed 02/06/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Kia Optima have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Kia Optima: 23 of 252 complaints on file (9.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Kia Optima have in total?
252 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
