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Kia America, Inc.: Soul, Sportage, and Seltos Vehicles Recalled for Oil Pump Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: July 31, 2023
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Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling approximately 39,765 vehicles including certain 2023 Soul and Sportage models, and 2023-2024 Seltos models. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is completed for free at a Kia dealership.

Risk

The oil pump controller can overheat due to damaged electrical components, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire even when the engine is off. Because of this fire risk, owners should park their vehicles outdoors and away from garages or other structures until the inspection and repair are finished.

What You Should Do

  1. Park this vehicle outdoors, away from structures — do NOT park in a garage or near buildings due to the risk of a fire.
  2. Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall includes 2023 Kia Soul, 2023 Kia Sportage, and 2023-2024 Kia Seltos vehicles.
  3. Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the electric oil pump controller.
  4. For further assistance, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall number SC275.
  5. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

🔧Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and replacement of the electric oil pump controller

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.
📋Option 2: Other Action

Precautionary parking advice

How to: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kia Soul
Product: 2023 Kia Sportage
Product: 2023-2024 Kia Seltos

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V531000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Kia dealers
Units Affected: 39,765 vehicles(398% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: Yes — do not park in a garage due to fire risk
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: September 28, 2023
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC275
Agency Last Updated: September 29, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response