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VehicleJul 31, 202339,765 affected

Kia recall: Power train

Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.

What is 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.

What could happen

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V531000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 31, 2023
Owners notified
Sep 28, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
39,765
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Pump
Maker's own recall number
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.

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