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5XXGT4L33HG••••••2017 Kia OPTIMA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Kia OPTIMA build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
255on the model
66builds in total
Most reportedEngine 5Exterior Lighting 4Electrical System 1Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2026
The engine of this vehicle is still exhibiting the issues that are under the class action lawsuit. Engine. Was not repaired properly by dealership. I must change my oil around 1700 miles
Exterior LightingAug 2025
I own a 2017 Kia Optima. My vehicle was brought in for the tail light recall at Lupient Kia, but the dealership only replaced a bulb and refused to replace the harnesses. I was told by the service advisor (Brad Baranowski) that my tail lights had “nothing to do with the recall”…
Visibility/wiperJan 2020
I can not see the car on the right if I want to switch lanes on a high way. In traffic I get not zoom in and out of lanes, either I (the driver) or the passenger needs to turn their head in order for the driver to turn right. I tried the little mirrors that you stick on but that…
Electrical SystemJul 2019
I was driving to work at night time for about a week straight my head lights would randomly turn on and off by their selves while I'm driving and then my car would be sitting in my parking space and my neighbors told me my lights would just be on all night and my car would be…
EngineNov 2024
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Kia Optima. While the contact’s daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5XXGT4L33HG137771 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.