2017 Kia Optima Phev Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Kia Optima Phev, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Optima PHEV. The contact noticed a failure with the key fob and manual locking function with the trunk. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V594000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the trunk latch base which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11582696, filed 2024-04, 103,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V594000Aug 24, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base…Covers: Kia Optima Phev 2017–2018, Optima 2016–2018, RIO 2016–2017 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10160618May 17, 2019TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Optima Phev
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Optima Phev
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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