Fluid/lubricant: pumpRecall 23V-526 · Hyundai vehicles
Hyundai Motor America recall 23V-526 covers 52,109 Hyundai vehicles for a fluid/lubricant: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 23V526000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 83 vehicles were listed as unreachable.