2017 Kia Optima Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION 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 fuel/propulsion 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
“THE CAR STALLS AND HESITATES AT TIMES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED”NHTSA complaint 11362325 — filed 10/01/2020
“THE CAR STALLS AND INTERSECTIONS INTERMITTENTLY. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON SO FAR IT HAS STARTED EVERY TIME.”NHTSA complaint 11290073 — filed 12/19/2019
“WHILE ON AN HOUR'S DRIVE THE BSD (BLING SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM) CEASED TO OPERATE. THE ACTUATOR SWITCH WAS ILLUMINATED, BUT AN ERROR EXCLAMATION POINT APPEARED…”NHTSA complaint 11118626 — filed 08/08/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Kia Optima have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Kia Optima: 20 of 252 complaints on file (7.9%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
