KIA SPORTAGE 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V531000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC275
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39765
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
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.
