Fluid/lubricant: pumpRecall 23V-531 · Kia vehicles
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V-531 covers 39,765 Kia vehicles for a fluid/lubricant: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on July 31, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 23V531000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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 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.
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
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,011 vehicles were listed as unreachable.