CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go electric oil pump in the automatic transmission may contain damaged electrical components. This can cause the pump controller to overheat.
An overheating electric oil pump increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, such as garages and homes.
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 246), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | 2023 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 20232024 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2023 |
| Hyundai Tucson | 20232024 |