Representative photoBattery boost for a 2017 Kia Optima
Battery boost for the 2017 Kia Optima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 5.6 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2017 Kia Optima for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2017 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 39 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 46 | 43 | 37 | 35 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 42 | 40 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 50 | 48 | 37 | 35 | 30 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.7 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,600 | US$1,700 | US$2,150 | US$2,350 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,736 | $1,830 | $2,326 | $2,574 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2017 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 306 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (192), unknown or other (41) and electrical system (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 2023-08-24 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia 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 may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 21V844000 | 2021-10-29 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage. |
| 18V907000 | 2018-12-19 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects... |
| 18V161000 | 2018-03-08 | hybrid propulsion system | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2017 Kia Optima
Need battery service for your 2017 Kia Optima? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
About your Optima
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Optima. The 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid, paired with a 6-speed automatic, drives it.
What CarmaCars does here
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We collect the rental when your car is back. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
A short checklist
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Questions first?
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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