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NHTSA Recall 23V526000: Pump (power train)

Park outside Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 52,109 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Hyundai Elantra.

52,109
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 7)
NHTSA campaign23V526000
Manufacturer campaign246
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP
Report receivedJuly 27, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 7, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V526000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Elantra2023
Hyundai Kona2023
Hyundai Palisade2023, 2024
Hyundai Sonata2023
Hyundai Tucson2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.