Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V531000

Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-07-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V531000

Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
39,765
Reported to NHTSA
2023-07-31
Owners notified
2023-09-28

Defect description

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.

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 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.

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

4 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Kia Seltos2024 2023
Kia Soul2023
Kia Sportage2023

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.