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Kia Soul, Sportage and Seltos oil pump may overheat

NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · Reported 2023-07-31 · Kia America, Inc.

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An overheating pump can set the vehicle on fire; the notice does not tell you to stop driving, but you should park outside and away from structures until it is repaired.

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What's wrong, in plain English

These cars have a system that shuts the engine off at stoplights to save fuel. A small electric oil pump keeps things lubricated while the engine is off, and the controller that runs that pump may have damaged parts inside. If it does, the pump can get too hot and start a fire in the car. A dealer will check the controller and replace it if needed, at no cost. Park outside and away from buildings until then.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Park outside, away from your home and other buildings, until the repair is done.
3. Contact a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC275) for the free inspection and parts.

Affected vehicles (4)

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Summary
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.