2017 Kia Optima transmission problems
The 2017 Kia Optima has 20 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
20
Transmission complaints
6%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“Large Oil consumption (1qt a week). No warning lights, experiencing loss of power, hesitation on acceleration, oil covering the motor with no signs of leaks underneath the car on the streets. Oil puddling up on the top of the valve cover near the plugs but unable to locate the source. Gaskets and…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Kia Optima have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2017 Kia Optima transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.