2023-2024 Kia Seltos, Kia Soul and others recall: pump
Kia America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 31, 2023. It covers about 39,765 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 39,765
- reported
- Jul 31, 2023
- owners notified
- Sep 28, 2023
- related complaints
- 34
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: pump
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V531000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Seltos 2023-2024 20232024
- Kia Soul 2023 2023
- Kia Sportage 2023 2023
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 34 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 23V531000
Is there a recall on the 2023-2024 Kia Seltos, Kia Soul and others pump?
Yes. Recall 23V531000, reported on July 31, 2023, covers about 39,765 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V531000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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