NHTSA Campaign 23V531000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Jul 31, 2023 · 39,765 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.

Consequence

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA SELTOS 2023 39,765
KIA SELTOS 2024 39,765
KIA SOUL 2023 39,765
KIA SPORTAGE 2023 39,765

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V531000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.