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NHTSA Recall 23V531000: Pump (power train)

Park outside Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39,765 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Kia Seltos.

39,765
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 28)
NHTSA campaign23V531000
Manufacturer campaignSC275
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › PUMP
Report receivedJuly 31, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 28, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V531000

Make and modelModel years
Kia Seltos2023, 2024
Kia Soul2023
Kia Sportage2023

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.