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Hyundai Sonata, Tucson, Palisade Oil Pump Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
An overheating oil pump controller increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners are told to park outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V526000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump |
| Vehicles covered | 7 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | Yes — fire risk |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Hyundai vehicles have an electronic controller for the engine stop-start oil pump that may contain damaged electrical components. This damage can cause the pump controller to overheat, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3. Contact a dealer or Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460; the repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V526000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (7)
Who to contact
Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup
Customer service: 1-855-371-9460
The bigger picture
- Hyundai Power Train Recalls Cover Fire, Power Loss and Rollaway · all 6 Hyundai recalls in this area
Other Hyundai Elantra recalls
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- Oct 20, 2026Hyundai Elantra Loose Suspension Fasteners May Affect Steeringhigh
- Apr 21, 2026Hyundai Elantra N Airbag Deployment May Be Delayedhigh
- Nov 21, 2024Hyundai Rearview Camera May Fail To Displaymedium
- May 1, 2024Hyundai Elantra, Kona and Venue may lose drive powerhigh
- Aug 18, 2022Hyundai Elantra airbag cover emblem may come loosemedium
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
- Summary
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.