Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 52,109
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2023-07-27
- Owners notified
- 2023-09-07
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Safety risk
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer 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 were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.