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.