2023–2024 KIA Seltos, KIA Soul, KIA Sportage: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · 40K units potentially affected · filed Jul 31, 2023
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V531000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC275
- Manufacturer
- KIA America, Inc.
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Units affected
- 39,765
- Report received
- Jul 31, 2023
- Owner letters
- Sep 28, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- KIA Seltos 2023, 2024
- KIA Soul 2023
- KIA Sportage 2023