Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V526000

Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

Hyundai Motor America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-07-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V526000

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Elantra2023
Hyundai Kona2023
Hyundai Palisade2024 2023
Hyundai Sonata2023
Hyundai Tucson2024 2023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.