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2017 Kia Optima

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 319,436 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V594000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 71,653 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V907000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Hybrid propulsion system

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.

These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,710 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V161000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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