CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components. This can cause the electric transmission oil pump to overheat.
An overheating oil pump increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park outside and away from houses, garages, and other structures.
Dealers will inspect the electric oil pump controller and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Seltos | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Kia Soul | 2023 |
| Kia Sportage | 2023 |