2023–2024 Kia Seltos, 2023 Kia Soul, 2023 Kia Sportage Recall: Electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain…
NHTSA campaign 23V531000 · Power Train · filed Jul 31, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V531000 (manufacturer number SC275). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.